How Do Toilets Work?

<p>When you have to go, where does it <em>go</em>? That’s what our listener Ellie wants to know. Prepare for potty humor and science as we hear from civil engineer and toilet expert Francis de los Reyes! Who invented the toilet? And what’s “The Great Stink?” We’ll be plunging into the past, present, and future of flushing to discover how toilets don’t just save us from stinky smells - they save lives.</p><p>Are you a teacher? Participate in our NSF-funded research project! Sign up here: <a href="https://bit.ly/TumbleTeachers">https://bit.ly/TumbleTeachers</a></p><p>Learn more about toilets and sanitation around the world, on our bonus interview episode with Francis de los Reyes. It’s available to Patreons who pledge just $1 a month at <a href="//patreon.com/tumblepodcast">patreon.com/tumblepodcast</a>.</p><p>We have free resources about this episode on the blog on our website: <a href="https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/single-post/how-do-toilets-work"><u>https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/single-post/how-do-toilets-work</u></a></p><p>All episodes have transcripts now!&nbsp;</p>

Episode 7 of the Tumble Science Podcast for Kids podcast, hosted by Tumble Media, titled "How Do Toilets Work?" was published on November 11, 2022 and runs 20 minutes.

November 11, 2022 ·20m · Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Summary

When you have to go, where does it go? That’s what our listener Ellie wants to know. Prepare for potty humor and science as we hear from civil engineer and toilet expert Francis de los Reyes! Who invented the toilet? And what’s “The Great Stink?” We’ll be plunging into the past, present, and future of flushing to discover how toilets don’t just save us from stinky smells - they save lives. Are you a teacher? Participate in our NSF-funded research project! Sign up here: https://bit.ly/TumbleTeachers Learn more about toilets and sanitation around the world, on our bonus interview episode with Francis de los Reyes. It’s available to Patreons who pledge just $1 a month at patreon.com/tumblepodcast. We have free resources about this episode on the blog on our website: https://www.sciencepodcastforkids.com/single-post/how-do-toilets-work All episodes have transcripts now!

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