History
Which people invented toilet paper?
The Chinese
Background
Toilet paper is not a modern invention. As early as the 6th century the Chinese used paper for the toilet. In the 14th century it was even perfumed for the imperial family. In Europe people used leaves, straw or rags for much longer. Only in 1857 did the first toilet paper appear in the USA.
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