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There are few things more agonizing than having to hold onto a fullbladder until you find a loo. Of course, you could duck into a secludedcorner to relieve yourself, but you risk getting mugged, or worse,fined. That's why Mexican designer Miguel Melgarejo's Axixa public urinal concept could be a lifesaver.
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This ceramic bathroom, shaped like a pee trail, attaches itself toa wall. Inside, a blue seal works as a hygienic liquid that acts as adeodorant barrier, so there's no need to flush. According to theillustration, the drainage exits into the wall, which we assume linksup somewhere with the sewage system.
No doubt this is a cool concept, but finding one of thesecould be a problem at night. And if you're drunk, there's thepossibility of missing the hole altogether and suffering a back sprayas a result. (Source: Crave Asia via Gadget Lab)