“Vomitorium” is Not a Place Where People Vomit. It’s a Place that 7 Million People Travel to Each Year

Do you know what vomitorium is? Maybe you have it nearby?

I heard a funny word the other day: vomitorium. It didn’t register right away, but I was convinced I understood what it meant. A vomitorium is a place people go to when they feel nauseous so they…

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Joanna Henderson

Canadian. Mental health activist. Banker and financier who drinks too much coffee. Pursuing happiness and sharing my thoughts with others.