Friday, September 28, 2007

Who is Thomas Crapper?

Does anyone remember the tank above the toilet that had a chain to pull for the flush? Does anyone know how the name "Crapper" came about? What a myth! And was I ever surprised to find out the truth.

Yes, Thomas Crapper invented the modern device known as the "Crapper."

Just AskJeeves.com to get the straight skinny. And we thought it meant something else!! Sorta? Heh! I guess the name fits???

-- Submitted by Dallas Adams

Additional links:

Thomas Crapper & Co., Ltd.
at 7:43 AM

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  1. AnonymousSep 30, 2007, 10:44:00 PM

    Dallas this story really moved me, but I know I will pull through it ;>) A friend of mine grew up in a house built in the late 1800's and this (water closet) worked without fail until the house burned down in the 1980's, It was cold like an out house but with upgrades.Burrrrr! Imagine that! right here in the middle of Stockton, California Tom Wall

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