I looked at my birthday on Wikipedia for the first time today and learned that I was born on the same day the telegraph was first used to send a news dispatch.
Another interesting factoid: I share a birthday with Ben Bradlee. I wish I knew about that before I met him in October (he’s in the middle). Oh well, there’s always next time.
Ok, so I’m in the mood for posting links tonight.
This story is one that’s not to be missed. I mean, how often does the New York Times write about toilets? It’s a great narrative. And I love the Star Trek references.
While the subject of this article isn’t the Man’s Bathroom (see video clip below), designed by Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, it’s quite a spectacle in it’s own right:
Greetings, Earthlings. Your New Restroom Is Ready.
I know what you’re thinking. Are they low-flow? According to the Times’ City Room blog, absolutely not: A Toilet That Uses 14 Gallons? Oh Gosh!
Dave Barry would have personally killed each one if they were low-flow. Of course, he had the news at 8:19 A.M. this morning, with an update at 2:48 P.M.
Here’s another NYT blog post on the chrome throne: New Yorkers, You May Be Excused: A Pay Toilet Opens
Weigh in: Would you use NYC’s new public potty?
Just for fun: As promised…
