Have you heard about the million-dollar public toilet? 

Last month, San Francisco unveiled plans to build a 150-square-foot public toilet for $1.7m! Here’s a breakdown of the cost:

* Base construction contract: $750k

* Planning and design: $450k

* Architecture and engineering fees: $300k

* Rec and Park project management: $175k

* Construction management: $150k

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And to put this craziness in context, click here to read a short and interesting essay on the history of public restrooms in America.