Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of squeezing/agitation! This week, Rit Breisler and I discuss washing machines. Learn:

• What fluid the ancient Romans used instead of detergent (hint: you're not gonna like it)
• What your washing machine's onboard computer is for (hint: computers don't wash clothes)
• Why washing machines have gotten so much more efficient in the last half century (hint: it's not the smartphone apps)

References:

• https://eaglesanddragonspublishing.com/ancient-everyday-pee-and-laundry-in-the-roman-world/
• https://rarehistoricalphotos.com/washing-machines-vintage-photos/
• https://patents.google.com/patent/US966677A/en
• https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/374286/degrowth-economic-growth-washing-machines-electricity-global-poverty
• https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-one-how-the-catholic-church-84227953/
• https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-behind-the-bastards-29236323/episode/part-two-how-the-catholic-church-84310436/
• https://appliance-standards.org/blog/new-spin-clothes-washer-efficiency-coming-january-2018
• https://home.howstuffworks.com/washer7.htm
• https://automaticwasher.org/threads/when-did-ge-start-using-electronics.62935/
• https://www.embedded.com/the-role-of-mcus-and-psocs-in-making-home-appliances-smarter/
• http://www.oldandinteresting.com/history-of-washing-clothes.aspx
• https://www.encyclopedia.com/science-and-technology/technology/technology-terms-and-concepts/washing-machine#2896500105
• https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/1862_London_Exhibition:_Catalogue:_Class_VIII.:_Richard_Lansdale
• https://patents.google.com/patent/US921195
• https://patents.google.com/patent/US2165884
• https://web.archive.org/web/20130523165728/http://gogd.tjs-labs.com/show-picture?id=1129064419
• https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/national-na-v81/2264
• https://www.whitegoodshelp.co.uk/how-long-should-a-washing-machine-last/
• https://www.researchgate.net/publication/225802892_Electricity_and_water_consumption_for_laundry_washing_by_washing_machine_worldwide
• https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090312150735.htm
• https://www.ted.com/talks/hans_rosling_the_magic_washing_machine
• https://academic.oup.com/book/10245