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marcopolo · 04-22-2003, 05:52 AM

IMHO, there are very few inventions that we have that can be described as perfect. Things that are simple, do exactly the job they are designed for, don't break, no unneeded bellsnwhistles, etc.

In this vein, I offer:

The toilet seat.

Yes, I was just ... pondering, just how wonderful this little thing is. It seems to fit everyone, it has evolved over Millenia, it is comfortable, and while there might be slight differences (color, material, open notch in the front, etc.) they are all essentially the same. Yes, I believe that the toilet seat is one of man's perfect inventions. ( Sorry , no urinal in the basement bathroom remodeling project for those of you who remember back that far . )

The wheel .

Though one could argue it wasn't so much invented as it was found

04-22-2003, 05:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
marcopolo I am the anomaly. Location: Motown	Perfect Inventions IMHO, there are very few inventions that we have that can be described as perfect. Things that are simple, do exactly the job they are designed for, don't break, no unneeded bellsnwhistles, etc. In this vein, I offer: The toilet seat. Yes, I was just ... pondering, just how wonderful this little thing is. It seems to fit everyone, it has evolved over Millenia, it is comfortable, and while there might be slight differences (color, material, open notch in the front, etc.) they are all essentially the same. Yes, I believe that the toilet seat is one of man's perfect inventions. ( Sorry , no urinal in the basement bathroom remodeling project for those of you who remember back that far . ) The wheel . Though one could argue it wasn't so much invented as it was found __________________ Those who can't laugh at themselves leave the job to others.