Plumbing pioneers are still looking for ways to make indoor plumbing more efficient, intuitive, and cost-effective. Today, a growing number of homes have been updated with low-flow toilets and showerheads for the purpose of water conservation.
As Election Day results came in pointing to a presidential victory for Donald Trump and wins for other Republicans in Congress, conservative pundit Ann Coulter offered a nugget of history. 1928 was last time Republicans had the White House, the House and the Senate, Coulter tweeted Nov. 9 at 12:19 a.m.
Shutdown #2: The Abortion Shutdown. When did it take place? Sept. 30 to Oct. 13, 1977 How long did it last? 12 days Who was president? Jimmy Carter Who controlled the Senate? Democrats, 59-41; Robert Byrd was majority leader Who controlled the House? Democrats, 292-143; Tip O'Neill was speaker Why did it happen?