Honey Bee Plumbing - TRIVIA: The first flushing toilet was invented by John Harington in 1596, an English courtier and the godson of Queen Elizabeth I. He was a poet. Many say
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Game of Thrones" star Kit Harington has a noble ancestor but not King of the North--John Harington invented the flush toilet in 1596
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History Rage Podcast on Twitter: "#RAGEOFTHEDAY - Thomas Crapper DID NOT invent the flushing toilet. the Minoans had them. the flushing toilet was re-invented in the 16th century by John Harrington. It
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