Loos in London--Coo, what a sight, er, smell?
British and American toilets, many many flushes apart! Photo courtesy of Drink Up London If you need confirmation that British and American life is more different than just an accent, look no further than the lowly porcelain throne. photo courtesy of Londonist Today, I'm going to cover a topic that is has been on my mind for awhile, and which I've spent many a moment pondering: London toilets. If you ask a Brit where the restroom or bathroom is, he or she will know what you are talking about (often because of American movies) , but they will tell you that they find the words "bathroom" and "restroom" quite silly. Photo courtesy of Visitlondon.com When one thinks about it, those words are a little odd. We don't rest in public toilets, and can you imagine taking a bath in one? No Port-a-potties here- Portaloo! The British use the word "Toilet" or "Loo", both of which an America...