The History and Power of Poop | Scott Hickle | TEDxBoston

[applause] What do King Henry VIII and Kim Jong-un have in common. They are both totally obsessed with their poop. King Henry VIII had a member of his royal court known as the groom of the stool.This individual's job was to liaz with the royal doctor about the king's health through his bowel movements. And believe it or not, this was actually a cherished role inside the royal court because it offered unparalleled access to the monarch. Kim Jong-un takes it a step further, traveling with his own private toil ...