The Unusual Toilet Design That Often Surprises Travelers — And the Practical Reason Behind It

The toilet wasn’t always just a place to flush and forget. Once, it was a silent witness, a daily diagnostic tool, a crude but vital medical device built into the home. In old Europe, the “shelf toilet” turned every bathroom visit into a health check. Today, travelers recoil, architects scoff, and yet this stubborn relic of another medical age sti… continue reading …