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2012 Olympics rule: Toilets that don't face Mecca
They're starting early...Olympic organizers issued detailed design rules for the 2012 London games Wednesday, including a mandate that at least some toilets in the Olympic park do not face the holy Islamic city of Mecca. Just some? It's so nobody'll fart in their general direction. Members of the Olympic Delivery Authority said they wanted the Olympic and Paralympic games to be inclusive of people with different faiths and individuals with disabilities. Other design requirements include wide paths with smooth surfaces and seats at regular intervals. Are they pointed at Mecca? "The Olympic Park will be at the heart of the celebrations and people of all cultures, faiths and ages and disabled people will find London 2012's Olympic Park welcoming and easy to use," authority chairman John Armitt said. The organizers sought input from a range of communities before coming up with the design requirements. But of course. Some more then others it appears. Muslims face Mecca, in Saudi Arabia, when they pray and generally do not believe they should do the same when using the toilet. They also wipe their asses with their left hand, so maybe they could skip the toilet paper and save a few bucks? Posted by: tu3031 2008-09-24 |
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