The Asian toilet

Ode to the toilet

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March 20th 2006
There are many things for which we thank As we sit in our western homes But its a safe bet we often forget Our humble ceramic thrones Thats right the loo, the lav, the bog You find them everywhere That porcelain base, its every place But please take heed and care For if you travel to the East To countries far and wide The Asian loo will wait for you And this I shall confide A hol ... read more

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more