Sask Polytech alumn wins Guinness World Record for being the world's oldest plumber. Even though he's 92-years-old, Lorne Figley is proud to be doing what he loves. In fact, Lorne has been the owner and operator of his own heating and plumbing business in Saskatoon for more than 65 years.

Ancient Plumbing: Egyptians and Indians (4000-2500 B.C.) The first evidence of plumbing is from the ancient Egyptians and Indians. They developed systems of copper piping to transport water from natural sources like wells and springs to homes and public baths.