Like the once-touted scissors that could cut through a penny, the ability of a toilet to flush 24 golf balls at a time prompts one to demand, “Show me!” At an event on Monday, technician Michael Thomas successfully proved the claim American Standard is making about its Champion toilets when he made the golf balls disappear without causing even a hiccup of a clog.

American Standard introduced five new toilet models at the event, all outfitted with the Champion flushing system, which the company claims will allow “consumers to toss out their plungers for good.” Rather than a ball and chain, this system uses a vertical pump that releases 1.6 gallons of water in only three quarters of a second.

The five new models feature slow closing seats – a quick nudge on the rim sends it downward for a soft and quiet landing, eliminating crashing lids. The seats also lift off for easy cleaning.

At Monday’s event, Mr. Thomas also answered a question that may be nagging animal lovers who saw “Meet the Fockers”: No, it’s not possible for a dog to get flushed down the toilet.

The toilets, which come in a variety of styles, are available in white, bone, and linen, and range in price from $249 to $569. For more information, call 800-899-2614 or visit www.americanstandard-us.com.