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1st mattress was made 10,000 years ago it was made of leaves, straw, and animal sleeves
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the mattress was made in 1400-1600 it was made of pea shocks, straw, sometimes feathers
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the first coil spring bed was introduced
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Foam rubber mattresses and pillows are now on the market
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The Airbed was introduced
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The mattress today is the most comfortable to sleep on and it is made up of horse hair, rags, or cotton