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"Thomas Crapper," however, whose life is supposedly chronicled in Flushed with Pride, must be exposed as a sophomoric joke.
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Thomas Crapper made his debut at Towcester last Sunday, finishing only fourth of five despite being well backed.
Tattenham Corner 2011
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The horse's name was not lost on the course commentator John Hunt, who noted: "The gamble on Thomas Crapper looks like it's going down the pan."
Tattenham Corner 2011
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I want to be reminded that Kate is travelling from the royal suite of the Goring Hotel with its original 19th-century lavatory by Thomas Crapper.
Victoria Coren: why I shall be up at dawn to watch the royal family in all its bizarre glory 2011
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Thomas Crapper, who built ornate toilets for British royals, helped popularize and perfect indoor plumbing in the late 1800s.
No Bathroom Humor, Please, Loo of the Year Awards Are Too Serious Paul Sonne 2010
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Thomas Crapper did not invent the flush toilet, nor Thomas Edison the light bulb.
Immaculate misconceptions: A catalogue of mythed opportunities 2010
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I hope you find much joy in hearing all about Thomas Crapper and his toilets on the Seattle Underground tour.
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"Flushed With Pride" - a book about the invention of the flush toilet by Thomas Crapper.
The most unusual book in your house. Ann Althouse 2009
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Well if there are to be nominations for appropriate British Subjects to have new statues erected in their honour in our Capital City the editorial team on this Blog wish to nominate Thomas Crapper.
Statue of Crapper Peter Troy 2007
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Whilst Thomas Crapper did not invent the first flush toilet he very much advanced its popularity.
Archive 2007-09-01 Peter Troy 2007
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