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Which culture was the first to use toilet paper?

Question #151743. Asked by Thesuperyoshi.
Last updated Sep 19 2024.
Originally posted Sep 19 2024 7:26 AM.

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The first recorded use of toilet paper was in 6th-8th century China. In other places, wealthy people would reportedly use wool, lace and hemp to clean themselves.

Those who couldn't afford it used everything from dry leaves and corncobs, to sticks and stones, and even their own hands.

link https://www.buzzfeed.com/shayanroy/a-brief-history-of-toilet-paper

Sep 19 2024, 1:56 PM
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