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Subject: T. Crapper
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Date: Thu, 14-Jul-83 08:26:09 EDT
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Posted: Thu Jul 14 08:26:09 1983
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Thomas Crapper is/was indeed a real person, the inventor of the flush
toilet, as a matter of fact.  Mid to late 1800's, I believe.  His invention
used to be called a crapper at one time.  Where, oh where, would the
language be without him?

Chuck