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  • Photo taken Jan. 17, 2017 shows eight standardized pictograms for multifunction toilet seats adopted by the Japan Sanitary Equipment Industry Association. The icons represent (clockwise from top L) full-flush, half-flush, lid open or close, seat up or down, dry, bidet, wash and stop. (Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images)

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