1718: "Why Is There a Gap in the Toilet Seat?"
About this episode
This episode explores the design choice behind the gap in toilet seats found in various public places.
Interesting Things with JC #1718: "Why Is There a Gap in the Toilet Seat?" – Airports, restaurants, offices, and highway rest stops all use toilet seats with the same piece missing from the front. It looks unfinished, appears almost everywhere, and the empty space is doing something most people never notice.
People in this episode
Host: JC
Topics covered
- toilet design
- public restrooms
- hygiene
- architecture
- society
Keywords
- toilet seat
- gap
- design
- public restrooms
- hygiene
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