The History of the Toilet for Kids: Who Invented It?
Published on June 7, 2026
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About This Episode
The true story of the toilet for kids: from flushing drains in the Indus Valley 4,500 years ago and Roman public toilets, to John Harington's flushing toilet for Queen Elizabeth I and the plumber Thomas Crapper.
• What the Romans used instead of toilet paper
• How the S-bend, invented in 1775, stopped the smell
• How London's Great Stink of 1858 led to sewers that saved lives
• Quiz questions to answer along the way
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What You'll Learn
- History of toilets
- Thomas crapper
- Ancient romans
- Historical inventions
- Indus valley
Join Mira and Finn as they explore the fascinating world of history of toilets!
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