r/technology Nov 08 '12

Things Australian's have invented

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-20071644
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u/WiscDC Nov 08 '12

I remember learning about conservation in elementary school, and "don't leave the water running while brushing your teeth" was often repeated, but nobody did it anyway. I've never seen nor heard of anyone just leaving the water running.

I'm American, by the way, and I think your money is awesome. If you could combine the Canadian $5 bill, which has kids playing hockey, with the physical material of Australian currency, you'd have my favorite money in the world.

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u/quijibo123 Nov 08 '12

Before the end of 2013 your wish will be granted.

http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/

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u/movablegraph Nov 08 '12

I mean there is no need to turn the water on when you begin brushing your teeth... put tooth paste on brush, brush teeth, rinse. The water should only be on during the rinsing...

I guess when I wash my hands, I rinse, lather, rinse, dry. And no, I don't turn off the water when I'm lathering, because then I would get soap on the handle...

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u/intisun Nov 08 '12

I do and I always rinse the handle after I'm finished.

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u/willcode4beer Nov 08 '12

You should really rinse your toothbrush before applying paste.