13 Historic Alternatives To Toilet Paper
A blast from the not-so-distant past
Toilet paper isn't universal. Much of the world uses water to cleanse their behinds. But many of us cannot imagine life before our precious TP, or at least a high-pressure bidet. However, for the vast majority of human history, we made due when we made doo-doo. (Sorry, had to get some toilet humor in.) Read on to never doubt the power of human innovation again.
Source: New Humanist
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Source: Ming Dynasty History
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Knight of the Toilet Roll
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Ancient Japan
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Ancient Greek Battles
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Ancient Roman Public Bathrooms
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