Chris_Hackett OP t1_isvirr2 wrote on October 19, 2022 at 12:25 AM Reply to comment by Bashfulapplesnapple in TIL In 1945, a mere 5 percent of France’s homes had a private, indoor bathroom by Chris_Hackett Yep! “In 1940, only 55 percent of homes with plumbing had what the government considers a "complete system" - hot and cold running water, a flush toilet and a tub or shower. Sixty years later, 99 percent of all homes had all those features.” [Sauce] (https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Many-Changes-in-U-S-Homes-Since-1940-7059827.php) Permalink Parent 22
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Chris_Hackett OP t1_isvirr2 wrote
Reply to comment by Bashfulapplesnapple in TIL In 1945, a mere 5 percent of France’s homes had a private, indoor bathroom by Chris_Hackett
Yep!
“In 1940, only 55 percent of homes with plumbing had what the government considers a "complete system" - hot and cold running water, a flush toilet and a tub or shower. Sixty years later, 99 percent of all homes had all those features.”
[Sauce] (https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Many-Changes-in-U-S-Homes-Since-1940-7059827.php)