What's the Urinal Problem? | Number Hub (Ep 13) | Head Squeeze

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Mathematical Comedienne Timandra Harkness uses numbers to explain the thinking that goes behind which urinal you choose when using public toilets.

Number Hub:
Stand up mathematicians reveal the mind boggling stats and figures that make up the modern world. Find out your chances of winning the EuroMillions, how many molecules of your urine is in any given pint of water in the world and what are the chances of your sudden death.
 
The Urinal Problem Paper: http://people.scs.carleton.ca/~kranakis/Papers/urinal.pdf

Urinal Video Game: http://weinterrupt.com/2011/11/london-pub-unveils-first-ever-pee-controlled-urinal-based-video-game/

History of the Urinal: http://www.popmatters.com/pm/feature/126662-the-urinal-a-brief-functional-and-aesthetic-history/

How much does the average person urinate in their lifetime? http://usgod.weebly.com/
 
How does The Urinary System work? http://kidney.niddk.nih.gov/kudiseases/pubs/yoururinary

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