Early humans used a variety of natural materials for toilet paper.
Before the invention of modern toilet paper, people relied on what was available in their environment. According to available information, this included:
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Natural Materials:
- Leaves
- Sticks
- Moss
- Sand
- Water
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Agricultural Byproducts: Once agriculture developed, people used:
- Hay
- Corn husks
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Coastal Options: People living near the coast or on islands used:
- Shells (using a scraping technique)
