# Norway Makes Outhouses Great Again

A Hacker News item highlights a Norwegian effort to improve or revive outhouses, playfully described as making “shithouses” great again. It matters as a small example of improving basic sanitation and public facilities.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://www.visitnorway.com/plan-your-trip/travel-tips-a-z/norwegian-scenic-routes/worlds-best-toilets/) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 10:47:58 +0000