Video - Ancient Rome's Public Toilets: Communal, Awkward, and Sponge-Shared!

Did you know that in ancient Rome, using public toilets was a communal activity? These communal latrines were large open rooms with stone benches lined with holes. And guess what? Instead of toilet paper, they used a sponge on a stick called a "tersorium." Everyone would share the same sponge after rinsing it in a channel of running water. Imagine the awkward conversations while passing the sponge! And if you think modern public restrooms are bad, just be grateful you don’t have to deal with ancient Rome's hygiene practices! So, ever wondered how conversations flowed in such a setting? Drop a comment below!