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New Zealand’s Dunedin City Councilor Jo Galer joined a livestreamed council meeting from her bathroom, with laundry drying in view. The mayor warned her to move the camera as colleagues stifled laughter, and a shadow appeared behind a frosted door while Galer pressed on with a speech about frivolous spending.
A gastroenterologist answers common bidet questions, explaining that bidets reduce hand microbes versus wiping, prevent splashback with properly aimed nozzles, and are easy to use whether seated or standing. They come in handheld attachments or seat-integrated models, can offer warm water and heated seats, and are typically installed DIY or by a plumber. Beyond comfort, bidets may benefit people with hemorrhoids, IBS, or postpartum recovery, and they’re environmentally friendlier due to reduced toilet paper use.
At a Philadelphia show, Noah Kahan urged fans who have to poop to use the bathroom after reports of a fan defecating near the stage; he joked about having pooped his pants before and noted that venue staff deal with such messes, following a separate reminder to stop stealing a Vermont road sign. He also highlighted that his Great Divide World Tour is sold out across five continents.
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction blocking Idaho’s ban on transgender people using restrooms that match their gender identity, saying the law is likely unconstitutional due to vagueness and delaying its enforcement. Six transgender residents had sued, arguing equal-protection and privacy rights, but the ruling focused on the vagueness claim, while the law—which could have carried prison terms—was poised to take effect July 1.
A viral TikTok clip claimed a gas station bathroom had a two-way mirror, prompting online speculation. Follow-up inspection showed the mirrors were standard, mounted with a tiled wall behind them, not a two-way pane. The piece also outlines simple tests people use to distinguish two-way mirrors, such as the fingernail gap test and flashlight test, while noting these methods aren’t foolproof and that the setup appeared suspicious to some viewers regardless of the outcome.
The article showcases the top 10 home renovation transformations of 2025, highlighting a mix of historic inspiration and modern updates across various U.S. cities and London, including kitchens, bathrooms, and entire homes, with notable projects like a $1,000 facelift in New Orleans and a colorful London kitchen.
A woman named Deanna Downer from Colorado develops a friendly routine with a tiny jumping spider named Ocho, whom she initially feeds and chats with in her bathroom, emphasizing kindness and respect towards spiders and other creatures.
Recent research reveals that toothbrushes and shower heads in bathrooms are home to diverse microbial communities, including over 600 viruses and various bacteria. While most of these microorganisms are harmless, some, like Mycobacterium avium found in shower heads, can pose health risks. The study highlights the role of bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, in maintaining microbial balance and suggests they could be used to control harmful bacteria. Regular cleaning and maintenance of bathroom items are recommended to manage these microbial populations without overusing disinfectants.
American Airlines is seeking to dismiss a federal lawsuit filed by the family of a 14-year-old girl who found a hidden camera in a first-class bathroom on a flight from Charlotte to Boston. The accused, Estes Thompson, allegedly directed the girl to the bathroom where she discovered his iPhone taped to the toilet seat. Investigators found recordings of girls using the bathroom on other flights and hundreds of images of AI-generated child pornography on Thompson’s iCloud account. American Airlines is arguing that it is not liable for intentional acts or crimes of its employees when it did not know of a propensity to commit such acts. Thompson faces criminal charges in Massachusetts, and the family is determined to seek justice.
A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control found that flushing the toilet with the lid down does not prevent the spread of small germs, as microscopic viral particles were found all over the restroom regardless of the lid position. While closing the lid did alter the trajectory of germs, the best way to reduce spread is by disinfecting the toilet, water, and nearby surfaces. Germs can linger for about 30 minutes after flushing, so it's advised to keep personal items away from the bathroom and avoid using your phone in there.
A Brazilian university professor with severe allergies, including to peanuts, seafood, dairy, latex, and more, spent an entire trans-Atlantic flight trapped in the bathroom after a reaction to the inflight fish meal. Lucas Gonçalves Dias, 32, had informed the airline of his condition before the flight, and when the fish meal was served, he experienced sweating, itching, and redness, prompting him to seek refuge in the bathroom. Dias has been hospitalized over 20 times due to his condition, including a harrowing episode where exposure to allergens led to anaphylactic shock and cardiorespiratory arrest.
A plumber in Devon, England, made a surprising discovery of over 20 pig bones underneath a home's bathroom floor while working on a routine fix. Initially mistaking the bones for human remains, the plumber later identified them as pig bones and returned them to the soil, as the homeowners believed they were buried there to ward off bad spirits. The property's history as a former pig farm and slaughterhouse shed light on the unexpected find.
The once-popular medicine cabinet, a staple in bathrooms, is making a comeback in 2024. With the need for additional storage and a desire for a clutter-free, minimalist space, medicine cabinets are regaining popularity. The new designs are sleek, glossy, and often recessed to maximize space in small bathrooms. Even designers who were initially against them are now embracing the trade-off for storage. Love them or hate them, medicine cabinets are set to become a common feature in bathroom design.
This article provides 30 storage ideas to help maximize space in your home. Suggestions include using slim cutlery organizers, shower curtain liners with mesh pockets, medicine cabinet organizers, ceiling-mounted shelves for the garage, Command hooks inside kitchen cabinets, battery organizers, vacuum storage bags, corner sponge organizers, slide-on baskets for pantry storage, moldable glue for customizable kitchen wall storage, wall organizers for yogurt cups, adjustable closet doublers, decorative shelves for corners, floating bookshelves, and mounted wine glass racks.
This article provides a list of 39 items to help readers stay organized in the new year. The recommendations include airtight food storage containers, water bottle organizers, under-cabinet sliding baskets, broom and mop organizers, shower curtain and bath organizers, cutlery organizers, stackable clear drawer organizers, over-the-cabinet storage shelves, roll-up closet organizers, magnetic glass spice jars, makeup organizers, cable organizers, hanger stackers, sock and underwear organizers, shelf dividers, shoe organizers, entryway organizers, cube storage organizers, shower caddy bathroom shelves, toothbrush holders and dispensers, plastic bag holders/dispensers, and more.