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Sanitation facts - According to the World Health Organization, 2.3 billion people still do not have access to toilets.
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Years on the can - It's estimated that the average person spends around three years of their life on the toilet.
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How many times do we use the toilet? - An average person will go to the toilet 2,500 times a year.
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Cuba
- There are shortages of some basic goods in Cuba, and toilet paper is one of them. The demand is so high that some people have been smuggling it into the country and selling it.
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France - People urinating on the streets of Paris became an issue, and not even a €68 fee (about US$76) for public urination stopped the problem.
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France - The solution? Eco-friendly public urinals called "uritrottoirs."
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Germany - To avoid getting toilets dirty, men in Germany are being encouraged to pee sitting down instead of doing it standing.
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Germany - This has caused some controversy, and sparked heated debates about whether or not men should sit down to pee.
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Sweden - You have to pay to use many public toilets in Sweden.
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Sweden - So don't forget to carry some change in your pocket when you're out and about in the Scandinavian country.
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Mexico - Mexico City is known for its high levels of air pollution. But did you know that feces is also found in the air particles?
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Mexico - In fact, there are major sanitation problems in Mexico, including issues with water quality.
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Scotland - Many people believe there's a law in Scotland that says: "If someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter."
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Scotland - But it turns out it's just a legal legend!
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United Arab Emirates - When you think of using a toilet in the sky, an airplane will pop to mind. But using the toilet in the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, will work as well.
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United Arab Emirates - Actor Will Smith is one of the privileged few who had the chance to use the toilet with this view.
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South Korea - South Korea is home to the world's first toilet theme park.
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South Korea - But hidden cameras being placed in women's toilets seem to be a problem in public restrooms in the country.
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Antarctica - Using the toilet in Antarctica can be a bit tricky. A scientist says that 'pee bottles' are essential, if you need to pee and don't want to brave the immense cold outside.
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Antarctica - There are a number of different rules for different toilets here, including a Japanese toilet that wraps and seals your feces into a plastic bag.
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Japan - Japan's high-tech toilets became a global sensation after they were featured in an episode of 'The Simpson.' However, one might easily become confused while using one.
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Japan - And there's even a solution for those who feel embarrassed by the sounds they make in the toilet—a mobile device that plays the sound of running water! Of course, that could also encourage you to pee if you're having trouble!
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China
- China had a major problem with public toilets, which led to an investment of around US$3 billion to build and renovate 68,000 of them.
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China - Public toilets in China have improved considerably since the 'toilet revolution.'
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China
- The Chinese city of Chongqing is home to the biggest (and probably most bizarre) public toilet in the world.
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China - And the Chinese obsession with toilets continues. This here is actually a toilet-themed restaurant in the city of Shenzhen.
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India
- If you're into the history of sanitation and the evolution of toilets throughout the world over the last 5,000 years, then the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in New Delhi is the place to go. See also: Be careful! These customs are offensive in some countries
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Sanitation facts - According to the World Health Organization, 2.3 billion people still do not have access to toilets.
© Shutterstock
1 / 28 Fotos
Years on the can - It's estimated that the average person spends around three years of their life on the toilet.
© Shutterstock
2 / 28 Fotos
How many times do we use the toilet? - An average person will go to the toilet 2,500 times a year.
© iStock
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Cuba
- There are shortages of some basic goods in Cuba, and toilet paper is one of them. The demand is so high that some people have been smuggling it into the country and selling it.
© Shutterstock
4 / 28 Fotos
France - People urinating on the streets of Paris became an issue, and not even a €68 fee (about US$76) for public urination stopped the problem.
© iStock
5 / 28 Fotos
France - The solution? Eco-friendly public urinals called "uritrottoirs."
© iStock
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Germany - To avoid getting toilets dirty, men in Germany are being encouraged to pee sitting down instead of doing it standing.
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Germany - This has caused some controversy, and sparked heated debates about whether or not men should sit down to pee.
© iStock
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Sweden - You have to pay to use many public toilets in Sweden.
© iStock
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Sweden - So don't forget to carry some change in your pocket when you're out and about in the Scandinavian country.
© iStock
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Mexico - Mexico City is known for its high levels of air pollution. But did you know that feces is also found in the air particles?
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11 / 28 Fotos
Mexico - In fact, there are major sanitation problems in Mexico, including issues with water quality.
© Shutterstock
12 / 28 Fotos
Scotland - Many people believe there's a law in Scotland that says: "If someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter."
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13 / 28 Fotos
Scotland - But it turns out it's just a legal legend!
© iStock
14 / 28 Fotos
United Arab Emirates - When you think of using a toilet in the sky, an airplane will pop to mind. But using the toilet in the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, will work as well.
© iStock
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United Arab Emirates - Actor Will Smith is one of the privileged few who had the chance to use the toilet with this view.
© iStock
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South Korea - South Korea is home to the world's first toilet theme park.
© Shutterstock
17 / 28 Fotos
South Korea - But hidden cameras being placed in women's toilets seem to be a problem in public restrooms in the country.
© Shutterstock
18 / 28 Fotos
Antarctica - Using the toilet in Antarctica can be a bit tricky. A scientist says that 'pee bottles' are essential, if you need to pee and don't want to brave the immense cold outside.
© iStock
19 / 28 Fotos
Antarctica - There are a number of different rules for different toilets here, including a Japanese toilet that wraps and seals your feces into a plastic bag.
© Shutterstock
20 / 28 Fotos
Japan - Japan's high-tech toilets became a global sensation after they were featured in an episode of 'The Simpson.' However, one might easily become confused while using one.
© Shutterstock
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Japan - And there's even a solution for those who feel embarrassed by the sounds they make in the toilet—a mobile device that plays the sound of running water! Of course, that could also encourage you to pee if you're having trouble!
© Shutterstock
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China
- China had a major problem with public toilets, which led to an investment of around US$3 billion to build and renovate 68,000 of them.
© Shutterstock
23 / 28 Fotos
China - Public toilets in China have improved considerably since the 'toilet revolution.'
© iStock
24 / 28 Fotos
China
- The Chinese city of Chongqing is home to the biggest (and probably most bizarre) public toilet in the world.
© Getty Images
25 / 28 Fotos
China - And the Chinese obsession with toilets continues. This here is actually a toilet-themed restaurant in the city of Shenzhen.
© Getty Images
26 / 28 Fotos
India
- If you're into the history of sanitation and the evolution of toilets throughout the world over the last 5,000 years, then the Sulabh International Museum of Toilets in New Delhi is the place to go. See also: Be careful! These customs are offensive in some countries
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Interesting toilet facts from around the world
Unusual facts about toilets that will amaze you
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There's more to toilets than you might think. Yes, they're essential for maintaining sanitation, but they've also sparked much controversy for various reasons.
If finding yourself reading this gallery makes you wonder whether you've developed some sort of weird interest in toilets, don't worry: you're not alone. Click through to learn more!
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