In the courts of kings and queens in medieval Europe, the jester was the person whose job was to do silly things in order to make people laugh . See full definition.
High efficiency models such as front-loading washers can greatly reduce water use. Small machines (those under 4.0 cubic feet) that use less than 6.5 gallons of water per cubic foot can reduce water use by up to 50%. For additional information see: Clothes Washers: Water and Energy-Saving Tips and Technologies (73 KB)
The average dishwasher uses about 30 gallons of water per day. The average clothes washer uses about 5 gallons per load, or 10 gallons per week, or 1.3 gallons per day. The average person drinks about 20 ounces of water a day, or about 1/4 gallon.