Bidets in Italy - An American in Rome
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What comes to your mind when someone says ‘Italy’? Handsome animated plumbers? Rolling hills and white wine? Maybe a bright red Vespa? For many amused American travelers, the answer often comes down to the humble bidet一 the butt of many a joke. Bidets, a French invention, are essentially large sinks that users can squat over. []
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TIL a bidet is considered a key green technology and uses significantly less water, electricity, and wood than a single roll of toilet paper : r/todayilearned
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How to use a bidet in Italy
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How do you use the bidet when on vacation in Rome?
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The Italian Bidet – How to Use It (+ Helpful Tips) - Mom In Italy
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Bidets in Italy - An American in Rome
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How to Use a Bidet Properly [Video, Q&A]
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Toilet / gabinetto and bidet at Ergife Palace Hotel in Rom…
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The Italian Bidet – How to Use It (+ Helpful Tips) - Mom In Italy