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History of the Flushing Toilet: The Lavatory Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 11/12/2011
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
3 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

One of a series of six caches placed to spread knowledge of toilets and the history of some slang!

Origin of LAVATORY

Middle English lavatorie, from Medieval Latin lavatorium, from Latin lavare to wash — more at lye

First Known Use: 14th century

Definition of LAVATORY

1: a vessel (as a basin) for washing; especially : a fixed bowl or basin with running water and drainpipe for washing

2: a room with conveniences for washing and usually with one or more toilets

3: toilet

Additional Hints (Decrypt)

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Decryption Key

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(letter above equals below, and vice versa)