When the toilet flushes, it releases what’s called a “toilet plume” or a spray of microscopic bacteria. The goal of the toilet is to effectively remove waste from the bowl, but it’s also doing the opposite, which is spraying a lot of contents upwards. A study from the University of Colorado Boulder reveals that these invisible particles can spread up to 6 feet away, potentially causing serious infections. This toilet plume, which can include E. coli, doesn’t mess around either—not only can it st

Can the Olympic Village handle the toilet flushing of 10,000 athletes? 💩