In honor of World Toilet Day on November 19, designated by the United Nations to raise awareness for 2.5 billion people who do not have access to sanitation and toilets, here's a look at some toilet-themed venues around the world. First up is the two-story toilet-shaped Mr. Toilet House in Suwon, South Korea. A museum devoted to toilets, it used to be the private home of former congressman and mayor of Suwon, who was known as "Mr. Toilet" for his interest in toilets and sanitation. He founded the World Toilet General Assembly and served as chairman. The museum showcases exhibits on the history of toilets and efforts to fund public bathrooms in underdeveloped countries. Read more: Mr. Toilet House
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'World's biggest toilet,' Ichihara, Japan —
The public toilet in Ichihara, Japan, was built by architect Sou Fujimoto to claim the title of the "world's largest toilet." On 200 square meters of open garden, this toilet sits inside a glass box and is surrounded by a two-meter fence to shelter it from prying eyes. The city commissioned it with the hope of attracting tourists. Read more: Flush Japanese City builds world's biggest toilet
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The Attendant cafe, London —
There are quite a few London restaurants that have made a point of using former toilet spaces as their venues. The Attendant, a subterranean London cafe, occupies a former Victorian toilet built in the 1890s. The interior retains the original floors, walls and urinals. Each urinal has been transformed into a seating cubicle. Read more: London's dash to 'toilet restaurants'
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Art Lab Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA), Shanghai —
The swirly patterns on the toilets at MoCa in Shanghai are actually scrawled tirades of obscenities about life. Conceived by Chinese artist Tsang Kin-Wah (曾建华) especially for Art Lab, the art is entitled "Pretty S**t -- Piss Pretty." As Tsang explains, "The s**t is everywhere, even at your most private moment and space ..." Read more: Shanghai bathroom fashion statements
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Sulabh International Museum of Toilets, New Delhi, India —
This Indian toilet museum examines the evolution of the lavatory from 3000 B.C. to present day. On display are antiquated toilets, including ornately painted medieval urinals and ancient stoneware chamber pots, juxtaposed with futuristic models. Read more: 7 wackiest museums in Asia
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House of Poo restaurant, Beijing —
At Beijing's toilet-themed restaurant, all 50 seats are made from actual toilet bowls, topped with cartoon-themed warmers. This particular dish? Beef curry in a toilet-shaped bowl. "The food wasn't really that good," says iReporter Alainsojourn. At least he walked away with these photos. Read more: Inside Beijing's toilet restaurant
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The Leaning Dunny, Silverton, New South Wales, Australia —
In Australia, the outhouse is called a "dunny," and the few that survive to day have evolved into tourist attractions. The Leaning Dunny (pictured) comes with its own art gallery and is located in a former gold-mining town which is often featured in commercials and movies for its rugged landscape. Read more: The long drop: Australia's outback dunnies
