A Stinky History of Toilets

You use the toilet daily, but how well do you truly understand it? Dive into the history of human waste disposal in this gross yet engaging non - fiction book. Authors Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle explored the world's toilets and sewers to uncover how people handled their business through history. It's time to explore the ins and outs of toilets! Be disgusted by facts like an archaeologist - discovered fossilized Viking turd, the Mongol catapult used to throw stinky poop at enemies, and why ancient Romans used urine to wash clothes. Packed with poop - related facts and sickening stats, you'll learn about cholera spread due to poor sanitation, why early toilets sometimes exploded, and how medieval royals had bum - wiping helpers. With hilarious illustrations by Ella Kasperowicz, it's a one - of - a - kind history book.

To use this book, simply sit back, relax, and start reading. There's no special order, so you can jump around to different parts that interest you. As you read, keep in mind that the content can be a bit gross, so if you're sensitive to descriptions of poop and pee, be prepared. There's no real maintenance for this book. Just keep it in a dry place to avoid damage. You can share it with friends who also have a sense of humor and are interested in history. And don't forget to enjoy the funny illustrations while you learn about the strange history of toilets.