Chinese Squat Toilets: Do You Have to Use Them? Traditionally, toilets in China have been what we call “squat toilets”. It is what it sounds like: a place to squat and do your business. Thankfully, most travelers spend weeks in China and never once have to use a Chinese squat toilet...
Americans traveling to Continental Europe, parts of the Middle East and North Africa, and East Asia need to learn about the bidet. What is a bidet, how do you use one, and why do you find them in hotel rooms and homes? They may somewhat resemble a toilet, but they are only used for...
A brief history oftoilets The history oftoiletsarguably goes back to ancient Roman times, although it would be a bit of a stretch to refer to what was basically a hole in the ground as atoilet. Theprecursorto the modern flushtoiletwas invented by Sir John Harington in the late 1500s, al...
In October 2007, a 20-year-old dispute over water rights -- which some call a water war -- between the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia flared up. When the available water that supplies Atlanta's 4.5 million residents, as well as parts of Alabama and Florida, began to diminish ...
The information makes it through, apparently—but the receiving brain makes its own choice of how it’s perceived. (Which reminds me of something I call “tonguesight”, but this post is already too long.) Contact: The Dreamer responds in Area 3. ...
and debris from countertops, cabinets, and tables. Cleaning vinegar is also an amazingbathroom cleanerthat can be used on countertops, toilets,bath fixtures, and faucets. And, as disinfectant, it's great for banishing bacteria from couches,washing machines,humidifiers... the list goes on and on...
How do they really feel about the Taliban taking over Afghanistan? There are some glaring inconsistencies in the modality of your question. First of all, there is no Global Right in the manner that there is a Global Left – in the manner in which it organizes itself and indulges ...
took me aside and gave me a long lecture about how sensitive(敏感) Americans are and how they dislike the description"old".I then walked back to the table and apologized to the wife.After the couple heard my reason,they understood that the problem was caused by cultural differences,so they...
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star held hostage by Russia, has been transferred to a prison camp somewhere in the country, according to her lawyers. It is still unknown which camp Griner has been moved to but testimonies from prisoners, including other Americans, describe the g...
Parent: What I will let you do is invite Jack and Melanie to hang out in the backyard as long as you agree to socially distance. I’ll buy you guys pizza. Teen (still staring daggers): Parent: Okay, your call. Let me know what you decide so I know whether to make dinner or orde...