Why are public toilet lids shaped like horseshoes, while the ones at home are shaped like donuts? [x-post from /r/explainlikeimcalvin]
I read the answer in another ELI5. I can't find it right now…but the horse shoe was so pissing on the seat wouldn't be as much as a clean up. I don't like touching public toilet seats…so I can see the idea behind it.
The Short Answer
I read the answer in another ELI5. I can't find it right now…but the horse shoe was so pissing on the seat wouldn't be as much as a clean up. I don't like touching public toilet seats…so I can see the idea behind it.
Analysis
Key Concepts: Read, answer, another
This explanation focuses on read, answer, another and spans 46 words across 3 sentences. At 32% below the average Animals explanation (68 words), the answer takes a direct, no-frills approach — sometimes the simplest explanation is the most effective.
What This Answer Covers
The explanation opens with: “I read the answer in another ELI5.” It then elaborates by presenting a contrasting perspective, ultimately building toward a complete picture across 3 connected points.
How This Compares in Animals
Ranked #327 of 500 Animals questions by answer depth (top 66%). This is in the concise tier — a focused explanation that prioritizes clarity over exhaustiveness. Many readers prefer this level of directness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a simple explanation for why public toilet lids shaped like horseshoes, while the ones at home are shaped like donuts? [x-post from /r/explainlikeimcalvin]?
I read the answer in another ELI5. I can't find it right now…but the horse shoe was so pissing on the seat wouldn't be as much as a clean up. I don't like touching public toilet seats…so I can see the idea behind it.
How detailed is this explanation compared to similar Animals questions?
This is a focused answer at 46 words, ranked #327 of 500 Animals questions by depth. The key concepts covered are read, answer, another.
What approach does this answer take to explain public toilet lids shaped like horseshoes, while the ones at?
The explanation uses contrasting perspectives across 46 words. It is categorized under Animals and addresses the question through 1 analytical lens.