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Hoboken Police Are Going Undercover to Catch Dog Owners Who Don't Scoop Poop
Cops in this New Jersey town are cracking down on owners who don't pick up after their pet. If an undercover officer spots a rogue pooper, fines can hit $2000.
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Determined to Climb Mt. Everest? You May Have to Carry Some Poop
Mt. Everest's Tibetan base camp is now closed to tourists. Permitted climbers who do make the trek have to bring their poop back with them. Here's why.
For the First Time, Scientists Find Jellyfish-Like Animal With ‘Transient’ Anus
The warty comb jelly forms an anus only when it needs to defecate, and it may hold clues to how the anus evolved millions of years ago.
The Clever Reason Portland's Public Toilets Offer Little Privacy
The Portland Loo is a patented public bathroom that resists loitering and vandalism. It also doesn't have a sink, and it might be coming to a city near you.
A Poop Museum Is Coming to Japan
It won't be the world's first poop museum. But it's a strong contender for the world's cutest poop museum.
5 Facts About Thomas Crapper
You may have heard some tales about Thomas Crapper, the Victorian-era inventor and sanitary engineer, but there’s a good chance those stories are untrue. In honor of Thomas Crapper Day on January 27, we want to set the record straight.
Fact-Checking Pottermore's Claim That Witches and Wizards Used Spells to 'Vanish' Their Waste Before Modern Plumbing
It's gross, but does it reflect the reality of the 18th century? We investigate.
Kohler's New Smart Toilet Could Change Your Butt's Life
The high-tech commode features ambient lightning for a relaxed poop.
National Parks Are Piling Up With Poop and Trash Because of the Government Shutdown
Without federal employees watching, visitors are leaving garbage—and their feces—everywhere.
Our 35 Most Popular Stories of 2018
From understanding weird pet behaviors to learning the proper way to wipe your butt, our readers have a thirst for all sorts of knowledge.
QVC's Strangest Gift Item: The Poopin' Moose
"What better way to dispense your candy than through the butt of a moose?"
Scientists at UC San Diego Want You to Mail Them Your Poop
This gives "UPS" a whole new meaning.
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Discovered on International Space Station Toilet
Drug resistance is a problem on Earth. Now it's happening in space, too.
McDonald's Touchscreen Menus Are Covered in Poop, Report Finds
A UK-based study found poopy screens in eight restaurants.
Science Now Knows How Long It Takes to Poop Out a Swallowed LEGO Head
Not everything is awesome when you're trying to pass a LEGO noggin.
How Mammoth Poop Gave Us Pumpkin Pie
When you express gratitude with your loved ones this Thanksgiving, don’t forget to be grateful for mammoth poop.
Finally! Scientists Have Figured Out How Wombats Poop Cubes
In case you've been dying to know.
Why Some Doctors Think We Should Do Away With Toilet Paper Altogether
Wiping can be traumatic, so bidet away!
Wisconsin Landlords Are DNA Testing Dog Poop to Catch Negligent Pet Owners
Here's one more reason to clean up after your pooch.
Scientists Find We're Pooping Out Plastic
You expected good news from analyzing stool?
Fart All You Want—These 'Flatulence Jeans' Were Designed to Absorb the Smell
Keep it in your pants, please.
Why Pooping Can Be a Life-Threatening Experience for a Sloth
A shocking number of sloths die while trying to poop—but not for the reason you might think.
How Often Should You Poop?
Relax. Just do what feels right.
Jazz Icon Charles Mingus Wrote a Manual for Toilet Training Your Cat
Poop like the coolest cats around.