Showing posts with label toilet paper. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toilet paper. Show all posts

Friday, August 26, 2011

This Day in History August 26, 580


I know this is kind of late, but I think you'll find it enjoyable.  And after all it is still August 26!

Today is Toilet Paper day!  Aren't you excited?  According to many sources, it was on this date back in 580 that the Chinese invented toilet paper.  Before that, what was used? Lace, leaves, corn husks, and much more.  Can you imagine?

So we thank the Chinese yet again for their fantastic contribution to this modern convenience.  I did read somewhere in my searching today that they realized that paper that had writing on it was not suitable for toilet paper usage.


Sites used:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5731414/august_26_holidays_and_celebrations_pg2.html
http://www.brainyhistory.com/events/580/august_26_580_30407.html

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