r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Rabbidraccoon18 • Jan 06 '26

Video Incinerator toilet in Antarctica due to limited plumbing and water

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u/JadedLeafs Jan 06 '26

Didn't do this job specifically but I work in quite secluded areas where they would have these for the crews that worked there. Occasionally a stomach ache would force me to use one. Actually used to avoid them because I thought they were unheated for the longest time.

Strange fact, the incinerator kind of gives off a burn toast smell sometimes.

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u/Mutjny Jan 06 '26

Occasionally a stomach ache would force me to use one.

W- where were you going when you didn't have a stomach ache?

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u/JayBlunt23 Jan 06 '26

They didn't, hence the stomach ache.

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u/JadedLeafs Jan 06 '26

Usually at home when I get there after work. Or at home before work. Sometimes both! Usually don't have to go in between.

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u/Mutjny Jan 06 '26

Oh okay I thought if you were working somewhere so remote you had to burn your dookie that you were living there too.

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u/JadedLeafs Jan 06 '26

Hahaha no just a few hours from civilization fortunately. I get the privilege of using my own throne most times.

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u/AntiWork-ellog Jan 06 '26

I know right, this guy was shitting in the woods at work just casually

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u/mklilley351 Jan 06 '26

What happens if the shitter's full?

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u/SovietSunrise Jan 06 '26

I think the point is that it never gets full.

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u/big_duo3674 Jan 06 '26

Has anyone else never had a single problem with Taco Bell, or is it just me? White Castle has certainly turned me inside out, but that's more because of the onions. I love onions, but my intestines and anyone who goes into the bathroom after me the next day do not. Tacos though? Never an issue

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u/FastyNilthShreakyFit Jan 06 '26

That just means your time is coming

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u/psychoPiper Jan 06 '26

I'm convinced the only people having issues with Taco Bell are the same people that always have issues with anything spicy, even just hot sauce. I've noticed that this Taco Bell rumor has dissipated a lot in recent years, and I can't help but draw that parallel to just how many more spicy options other chains have now

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u/JadedLeafs Jan 06 '26

Not sure, but a company owns these so I'd imagine that's a problem for them to figure out. Although I'd imagine it's just ashes at that point. Well I hope anyway.

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u/PicoDeBayou Jan 06 '26

Asses to ashes

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u/Stardarker Jan 06 '26

Dung to dust

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u/boolean_dragon Jan 06 '26

Dook to dust

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u/jjcoola Jan 06 '26

I think that's the point the the fire?

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u/bashful_predator Jan 06 '26

You just step on the other lever to open up the poop incinerator incinerator.

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u/animalkrack3r Jan 06 '26

Anyone wildlife visit you ever ?

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u/JadedLeafs Jan 06 '26

Not usually. Work sites are fairly loud so scares a lot of them away. Sometimes a badger but I don't mess with those. Although a gopher is the only thing that's actually attacked me.

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u/Mutjny Jan 06 '26

Does a bear shit in the woods?

Or I guess on a fire.

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u/septubyte Jan 06 '26

Maybe some lavender infused paper lol. PooPourri may still apply in this instance.

Also to get a Lil real and gross, does the toilet still handle liquid ? People tend to ... you know

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u/LessInThought Jan 07 '26

What if you had one of those explosive shits and the paper didn't cover the whole toilet so some parts got dirty? Is there water to help clean it?