Cultural differences between countries and regions can be enormous, even when it comes to toilets. In human civilized society, the existence of toilets is indispensable. Interestingly, when a person leaves the place where they are used to living and arrives in another country, they may feel some discomfort when they go to the toilet, and may even be surprised. In today's article, Xiaobian sorted out 7 interesting facts from toilets in different countries.
Dubai is an amazing metropolis with many of the world's best, such as the burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. The skyscraper is 162 stories high and, most uniquely, it also boasts the world's tallest toilet, located on the 154th floor. Inside, there is a toilet, bidet and floor-to-ceiling windows, and you can enjoy the city when using the toilet.
Once, there was a very strange law in Scotland circulating on the Internet: "If someone knocks on your door and needs to go to the toilet, you have an obligation to let them in." Most people believe in this rule and even see it as one of the most ridiculous laws in the UK. However, after investigation by professionals, they did not really find the existence of this law. But even if a law does not exist, it does not mean that it does not exist in the form of customs and customs. Legal experts say the strange legend, which may have revolved around local customs, could indicate the "intense hospitality" of the Scots.
In the German bathroom, you may find many special places. If a toilet doesn't have windows and good ventilation, they're likely to use aerosol air fresheners to improve the smell. Moreover, many people will put a calendar on the wall of the toilet and mark the birthdays and other special holidays of their relatives. In terms of toilet design, some toilets even have functions that can detect physical health. In addition, many toilets are designed to prevent splashing and conserve water.
There is a very strange rule that prevails in Switzerland, where people who live in apartments should not flush the toilet between 10 and 7 p.m. Because doing so creates noise, which affects the rest of the surrounding neighbors.
In Suwon, South Korea, you can find a strange building, the shape of this building is the shape of a toilet. And the shape of the building is not only like a toilet, but also designed as a museum, with many photos, exhibits and attractions, all of which are related to toilets.
In Berlin, Germany, unisex urinals have been installed in public places to reduce the waiting time for women's toilets. This innovative concept will enable everyone, men and women alike, to urinate faster. And there's some debate in the country about whether men should sit or stand when urinating. Some toilets have a red sign prohibiting standing, but some people prefer to urinate in this position because it is convenient and fast. In a recent survey, 42 percent of married men sat down to urinate. The main reason is that they are worried about urine droplets falling on the toilet seat and urine droplets falling on the floor of the urinal.
Tokyo, Japan, is the largest city in the world, and this metropolis is also home to a large number of incredible buildings. For example, Japan's Ban Shigeru Construction Company built a transparent toilet. People can see everything inside the toilet through the glass, and the first thing they know is how clean it is. However, when people start to enter and use toilets, the glass loses its transparency.