I heard the U2 song, “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” on the car radio today. I used to like this song because I could identify with its continual searching for something.
But now, I don’t like the song so much anymore. Probably because I have found what I was looking for…
CowPi Journal
Toilet Paper Question #4
In preparing to use toilet paper, should one wad or fold?
(Hint: Theoretically, one of these methods will help facilitate the dissolving of the toilet paper in water.)
Toilet Paper Question #3
What is the optimum length of toilet paper needed to get the job done? Or, as my daughter would ask, how much can I use without clogging up the commode?
Toilet Paper Question #2
How should toilet paper hang? Should the end of the roll be in the front and drape over the top, or at the bottom and go under and behind the roll?
Toilet Paper Question #1
Photo by Don Norman
This problem was originally investigated by usability expert Don Norman, and reworded into the form of a question by Gil Milbauer.
In an attempt to provide a mechanism where someone is not left in a situation with no toilet paper, some establishments have installed dual toilet paper dispensers. The question is, if there are unequal amounts remaining on each roll, which one should you pull your toilet paper from? Should it be from the larger roll or from the smaller roll?
[Look at the picture and think of your answer before you read on.]