953 nut 57,581 #1 Posted January 27 Thomas Crapper Day is celebrated every year on January 27, the death anniversary of the famous English businessman and plumber. While Thomas Crapper was not the inventor of the toilet (a common misconception), he did perfect and promote it. While the original flush toilet was functional, Crapper added a dash of elegance to the design. His designs even saved water by adding the ballcock that stops water flowing into the toilet when the tank is full. Thomas Crapper Day is a day of celebration for this man and all he did to bring a revolutionary change in the toilet world. The very first toilets and sewers emerge in Mesopotamia about the fourth century BC. Sir John Harington invented the flushing toilet in 1596. Alexander Cumming and Joseph Bramah create an updated version of the water closet in 1770. Thomas Crapper establishes his company in 1866 and changes the crapper world forever. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,891 #2 Posted January 27 I don't care who invented it, or who improved it. I'm just thankful for whomever decided to bring it inside. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,866 #3 Posted January 27 2 hours ago, rmaynard said: I don't care who invented it, or who improved it. I'm just thankful for whomever decided to bring it inside. I remember how shocked my Grampa was when Gramma wanted a bathroom in the camp, instead of the outhouse. Those were the days, the outhouse was even a 2-seater. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,305 #4 Posted January 27 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: I remember how shocked my Grampa was when Gramma wanted a bathroom in the camp house, instead of the outhouse. Those were the days, the outhouse was even a 2-seater. There I fixed it Randy. My Grandads quote at a BBQ one summer day. " We used to eat inside and go outside to s##t ". 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,265 #5 Posted January 27 4 hours ago, rjg854 said: I remember how shocked my Grampa was when Gramma wanted a bathroom in the camp, instead of the outhouse. Those were the days, the outhouse was even a 2-seater. Similar story, but the inside bathroom was only for Nana or emergencies. Everyone else went outside. The door on theirs faced out over fields and hills--a lovely view--so my aunt and Nana always left the door open while visiting! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
