What Happens When You Flush A Toilet On An Airplane?

By Gerard @presurfer
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Aircraft lavatories have come a long way since the early days of commercial air travel. Early flyers used slop buckets, and WWII pilots tossed piss-filled bottles out of unpressurized windows. Now, airborne waste control technology could put the Jetsons to shame. Here's what happens when you flush at 35,000 feet up.