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...sometimes lasting?impression of India. Even Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul, revolted upon visiting his ancestral homeland, once raged that "Indians defecate everywhere ... they never look for cover." It is therefore a bit surprising to find in New Delhi the world's only museum dedicated to the history of the toilet. But then this is a small museum with a big mission, as the sign opposite the entrance reading OPEN DEFECATION?SOCIAL CURSE can attest...
...Those who raise an eyebrow at the idea of a potted history of the commode will be bowled over by the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets. A spotlessly clean display lays subcontinental claim to the development of flush-toilet technology?first utilized in 2500 BC in Mohenjo-daro, in now modern-day Pakistan. Upon the ancient city's collapse, however, such innovation became lost in the bowels of time, only to be implemented again in the court of Queen Elizabeth I, who had a very simple one installed in her London home...
...Models of 18th century European commodes on display are more elegant?and equally ingenious: some are disguised as tables, large books and even a globe. Louis XII had a toilet installed in his throne, prompting the court jester to quip that while the French King would only eat in private, he would defecate in public...
...that this line of work is without its laughs. The museum features a wall dedicated to toilet humor, including parting advice that has no doubt salvaged many a relationship. "If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be sweet and wipe the seat." Check out sulabhtoiletmuseum.org for more information...
...getting locked out, no one picked up toilet paper...I missed my students,” Kyerematen said...