Now this is what we call a throne.
Visitors to New York's iconic Guggenheim Museum are being invited to spend a penny in a fully functioning solid gold toilet.
The sculpture (pictured) has been created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, who has titled the piece simply 'America'.
Fortunately for those who want to try it out the special toilet is not on display in public areas, but has been installed in a specially designated one-person unisex rest room.
The Guggenheim says the luscious lavatory is "ultimately reminding us of the inescapable physical realities of our shared humanity" as well as giving guests an "experience of unprecedented intimacy with a work of art".
Muslims heading to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage have been warned about the dangers of visiting "random barbers" because of the risk of infection.
Ritualistic head shaving is one of the essential activities undertaken by visitors, but the Arab News is warning that huge demand leads some to go to amateurs "who deserve to be described as butchers," leaving hundreds of bleeding scalps in their wake.
"Their main objective is to get their hands on money, disregarding any health and environmental standards," the newspaper adds, warning Hajis could be risking hepatitis or other disease due to unsterile blades.
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