-
750 BCE
8th century BC to 5th century AC- What Did People Use Before Toilet Paper?
In ancient Rome people used a sponge attached to the end of a stick, branches, leaves and rocks -
520
The beginning of the 6th century- first toilet paper?
The first recorded use of something resembling toilet paper comes from 6th century China where the more affluent members of society would use wads of paper to clean their nether regions. -
the 17th century- the invention of the bidet!
The bidet was invented in France. The bidet is often a basin that is situated close to the toilet in the bathroom, and it is used to clean yourself after using the toilet. -
The first industrial toilet paper was marketed in the United States.
The first toilet paper in the United States was without a roll - the invention of the roll came a few years later. -
The toilet paper roll was invented.
Since then, Americans have been using toilet paper- it's a great invention! Easy to roll, to carry, and to tear! -
and what about the Americans?
The bidet is a French invention. The Americans originally came from England, And the English hated anything French- so during World War II the Americans used newspapers, catalogs and phone books. -
The Japanese live in 2030 while we are stuck in 2020.
In Japan, they invented special toilets that wash and dry- without using paper!
think about it for a second- if you accidentally touch a poop, would you prefer to wipe it with paper or wash it with water?
