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From Cryptogram by Bruce Schneier.


Since 9/11, approximately three things have potentially improved airline
security: reinforcing the cockpit doors, passengers realizing they have
to fight back, and -- possibly -- sky marshals. Everything else -- all
the security measures that affect privacy -- is just security theater
and a waste of effort.

I've read a book by Bruce Schneier (he also has a very good blog) on security. Especially the difference between perceived security and actual security. (i.e. things which make you feel safe vs things which make you safe)

I never did mind the little things....

It is a simple fact of nature that most men seem incapable of pissing into a urinal. The level of accuracy and proficiency does vary slightly with cultures, but some level of ineptitude is universal. Several cultures have made amusing attempts to aid a man's aim, such as adding a small fly in the center of the urinal, or even a small football goal with a little ball hanging from it (I am serious). These efforts may help a little, but there is possibly a more efficient remedy. There is one thing in nature that men are very reluctant to piss on, or if they do, do so only once. By simply combining this with the floor/surrounding of the urinal, toilets could be made much cleaner places.
"What is this mythical artifact or element?" I hear you cry.

Simple. The electric fence. Think about it

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