Pakistan and India developed water flushing toilets, and so did the Scottish, around 3100 to 2500 BC. And don't forget the Romans, who elevated their latrines to dump them into open sewers.

Although a precursor to our modern flush toilet was designed by John Harington around 1596, it wasn't until the late nineteenth century that it developed into widespread use. 

Okay I'm old, but the Little Woman's parents and mine both grew up using the cute little building with the crescent moon. If you think about it, that means the modern flush toilet is only a recent blink in history.

If you think about it, the modern flush toilet must be an excellent tool, as it hasn't changed much in the last forty years or so. 

So stand up and salute. No! No. Sit down.

Thank you.