A hole in the ground

Some of the kids at my son's school will be 'head'-ing to Turkey this summer. If they knew what was in 'stall' for them when they get there, many would reconsider the trip.

This is the one item which will prevent me from ever becoming a real world traveler. I've traveled to many areas in asia, and this is a common sight.

Read about it one man's experience here.

They're not just in China, but in India, Japan, Turkey, parts of South America, and Africa. Unfortunately, when you're confronted by the need to use one, it's not remotely as funny as the article.

The upside is you're forever grateful to return home where you won't ever have to use one again.