Plumbing is an essential job that needs done for any household or organization. We all know a plumber, but there are some things we don’t know about plumbing.
Here Are 12 Plumbing Facts Submitted for Your Amusement About the Plumbing Industry
1. The word “plumber” originates from the Latin word “plumbum,” which translates to “lead.”
2. Toilets in the USA are flushed more often during the Super Bowl half-time than at any other time of the year.
3. Plumbing traces back over 5,000 years to around 3,000 B.C. when the Indus River Valley civilization used earthen plumbing pipes to provide transportable water and drain wastes.
4. Albert Einstein was introduced as an honorary member of the ‘Plumbers and Steamfitters Union’ after he revealed that he would have worked as a plumber if he had to start his life again.
5. The most famous plumbers in the world are fictional characters: Mario and Luigi! Since their introduction in 1985, they have featured in over 200 games.
6. The ‘flushing’ part of the toilet was invented in 1596 by John Harri
ngton, which is why some call the toilet by the nickname “the John”. Another nickname, “the crapper”, comes from Thomas Crapper who is a man who increased the toilet’s popularity. And let us not forget the endearing term used in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation movie …. Yes. You know which one I mean.
7. The myth that toilet flushing flows in the opposite direction in the Southern Hemisphere is actually not true… I guess it all depends on how you look at things.
8. Hot water loses its heat as it moves through the pipes. Pipe insulation can reduce the the amount of heat lost when water travels through pipes. This can help your house save money.
9. The floating ball in your toilet is called a ‘ballcock’. This little
device keeps the flow of water under control. Adjusting the angle of the arm to stop water flowing into the bowl was the first DIY trick my mother taught me.
10. The reason why manhole are circular is because when they turn sideways, they can’t drop into the hole. It can however be dropped on ones foot, but that is another fact for another list.
11. In 1760, George II who was King of Great Britain and Ireland died during his routine time sitting on the toilet.
13. The average person spends about three whole years of their life
sitting on the toilet. While people used to utilize their time in the bathroom by reading, stats show that people now view their social media updates on their mobile devices while sitting on the porcelain commode.
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