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>> Much has been said here at pre2k about the weirdness of the Japanese, but can you ever really say enough? I think not.

From the New York Times, a great story about the battle for the perfect toilet being waged in Japan. We're talking about a country where nearly half of the homes have toilet jet sprays. That's more homes than have personal computers.

The latest models not only spray water and massage your buttocks but also measure your body fat or check your urine sugar levels. On the horizon are commodes that will automatically e-mail your latest health stats to your doctor. They are truly different over there ...
posted by Bryan at 4:39 PM