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First flushing toilet is invented.
Sir John Harrington creates the first designs for a flushing toilet for Elizabeth I of England. -
Alexander Cummings invents the S-trap.
Alexander Cummings invents the S-trap. It used standing water to seal the outlet of the bowl -
The first modern public bathrooms are built.
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Thomas Crapper mass produces toilets.
Thomas Crapper's plumbing company starts to produce flush toilets. -
Toilet paper on rolls goes for sale.
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Lightweight Porta-Potties were introduced.
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First prototype space toilet used.
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World Toilet Organization is formed