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|  | How was Poland ahead of the West
« Thread Started on May 30, 2011, 10:35am » | |
In 16 century, Polish monarchs and their court had better toilet facilities than the French.
In many aspects, Polish culture had a positive influence on France. At Wawel, the French were introduced to new methods of septic facilities, in which litter (excrement) was taken outside the castle walls.[17] On returning to France, Henry ordered the construction of such facilities at the Louvre and other palaces. Other inventions introduced to the French by the Polish included a bath with regulated hot and cold water and the fork.
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| | Re: How was Poland ahead of the West
« Reply #1 on May 31, 2011, 8:00pm » | |
But many of the French still don't know how to use the bath, or just don't want to.
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« Reply #2 on Jun 3, 2011, 9:31pm » | |
May 31, 2011, 8:00pm, valpomike wrote:But many of the French still don't know how to use the bath, or just don't want to.
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Do you know any French?
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« Reply #3 on Jun 3, 2011, 11:35pm » | |
Many, and some here in the states.
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« Reply #4 on Jun 4, 2011, 10:30pm » | |
Jun 3, 2011, 11:35pm, valpomike wrote:Many, and some here in the states.
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Are they really so bad?
PS. Hey, I thought the French reside in New Orleans and Canada, not Chicago, which is populated by Poles mostly.
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