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I believe it is a throwback that we share with some mammals, that when we hear certain types of running water sounds most closely resembling a babbling brook, it indicates not only the availability of water, but fresher, cleaner water. So our body wants us to shed retained water in favour of a clean fill-up.Because when we potty train, and as a child, we hear splashing and running water as it hits the bowl or pot.

 

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