Why were crescent moons carved on outhouse doors?
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Published in Daily Trivia
One reason for carving anything on an outhouse door was to let in a little light and air. Actually, the moon was not the only symbol used. Because many people in the days of outhouses couldn't read, symbols were used to differentiate outhouses for men from outhouses for women. The moon, a typically female symbol, identified outhouses for women. For men, a star or sun was typically used..
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