“A tailor, though a man of upright dealing,-- True but for lying,--honest but for stealing,-- Did fall one day extremely sick by chance And on the sudden was in wondrous trance.”
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John Harington
John Harington, born on August 4, 1561, and died on November 20, 1612, was an English courtier. He is best known for his contribution to the design of the modern toilet, considered a pioneer in the field. more
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