Everything You Never Knew About Poop

From biology to culture, we've got the scoop on poop!

Fascinating Poop Facts

Average Time

The average person spends about 92 days of their life on the toilet. That's 3 months of pooping!

Health Indicator

Your poop can reveal important information about your digestive health, diet, and even stress levels.

Global Impact

2.4 billion people worldwide lack access to proper sanitation, leading to serious health issues.

The Bristol Stool Chart

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The Bristol Stool Chart classifies human feces into seven categories based on their shape and consistency, helping identify potential digestive issues.

Weird Poop Facts

Ancient Toilet Paper

Ancient Romans used a sponge on a stick soaked in salt water as toilet paper, which was shared among public toilet users!

Poop Gold

Scientists have found trace amounts of gold in human waste. If extracted from all sewage, it could be worth millions!

Space Poop

Astronauts have special toilets that use suction to collect waste in zero gravity. The cost of transporting poop from space is about $19,000 per pound!