NCBI ROFL: The collapse of toilets in Glasgow

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By ncbi rofl
Jul 7, 2009 1:30 AMNov 5, 2019 8:51 AM

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"Three cases are presented of porcelain lavatory pans collapsing under body weight, producing wounds which required hospital treatment. Excessive age of the toilets was implicated as a causative factor. As many toilets get older episodes of collapse may become more common, resulting in further injuries."

Thanks to Tobias for posting this ROFL on his blog [note: text in German]!

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