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Why Do We Sit Down to Poo?

Why Do We Sit Down to Poo?

FromWhy Do We Do That?


Why Do We Sit Down to Poo?

FromWhy Do We Do That?

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Dec 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You might think sitting is a recent technological advancement, but both squat and sit-down toilets have been around for millennia. Today Westerners have embraced the sit-down toilet, whereas billions in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and even parts of Europe use toilets that are designed specifically for squatting. But which is better for us - sitting or squatting? Ella Al-Shamahi speaks to gastroenterologist Dr Rohan Modi who has been investigating the best way to do your business, and gets personal with comedian Eshaan Akba.
Released:
Dec 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (11)

An anthropologist's guide to the modern world. Ella Al-Shamahi investigates the origins of everyday human habits and behaviour.