I bet you didnt know this. Why do they call it gong to the crapper? Give up? Here you go. Thomas Crapper (baptised 28 September 1836; died 27 January 1910) was a plumber who founded Thomas Crapper & Co in London. Contrary to widespread misconceptions, Crapper did not invent the flush toilet. He did, however, do much to increase the popularity of the toilet, and developed some important related inventions, such as the ballcock. He was noted for the quality of his products and received several royal warrants. Manhole covers with Crappers companys name on them in Westminster Abbey are now one of Londons minor tourist attractions.[2][3] Thomas Crapper & Co owned the worlds first bath, toilet and sink showroom, in Kings Road until 1966. The firms lavatorial equipment was manufactured at premises in nearby Marlborough Road (now Draycott Avenue). And there you go.
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