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Hopefully, I've inspired a few people to eat differently for the better. I think I'm part of a much bigger idea in this country - we're one of the last countries to catch up in that department. But thankfully, people are demanding more value for the things that they buy, better ingredients and of course more locally grown things. We've made gigantic strides in the last decade or so, and now I think every year we're moving to a better place when it comes to food in this country...
...several royal palaces. While Crapper patented a number of bathroom-related inventions, he did not - as is often believed - actually invent the modern toilet. He was, however, the first one to display his bathroom wares in a showroom, so that when customers needed a new fixture, they would immediately think of his name...
...would you?), Nov. 19 is World Toilet Day - an event hosted by the World Toilet Organization to raise awareness for the 2.5 billion people around the world who live without proper sanitation. But even for those of us with access to modern plumbing, how often do we really think about our toilets? From outhouses to water closets - even former Merrill Lynch CEO John Thain's $35,000 "commode on legs" (technically a table, not a toilet) - humans have been devising creative ways to go to the bathroom since, well, the first person crossed his legs with an urgent need...
Bathroom technology really took off in the 20th century. Flushable valves, water tanks that rest on top of the bowl rather than above, toilet-paper rolls (invented in 1890 but not heavily marketed until 1902) - these minor improvements seem like necessities now. And if you think the toilet hasn't changed recently, think again: in 1994 Congress passed the Energy Policy Act, requiring common flush toilets to use only 1.6 gallons of water, less than half of what they consumed before. The "low flow" law left a lot of consumers dissatisfied (and a lot of toilets clogged) until companies developed...
Darryl returns the love. “I think she’s constantly trying to make something innovative. She’s always thinking of better ways for us to get involved and understand that it’s not just about having a great job. Giving back can be a part of your lifestyle...