Interesting history of toilet paper

People 's baths in the past often depend on their social status and whereabouts. Wealthy people often use soft wool or soft cloth to wash, instead of toilet paper.

Human baths in the past often depend on their social status and whereabouts. Wealthy people often use soft wool or soft cloth to wash, instead of toilet paper. The Romans used sponges to plug into a stick and then soaked in water. If poorer, people will use grass, leaves or straw.

Who created toilet paper

Chinese people were the first to create paper, and they were also the first to use toilet paper in the sixth century AD. However, toilet paper was only really popular since the 14th century, when the Ming dynasty proceeded to produce this kind of product.

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Chinese people invented toilet paper

In 1393, the imperial court made more than 720,000 scrolls for the purpose of cleaning the throne, each roll up to 60-90cm long or nearly 70,000 km 2 .

Emperor Hong Wu is very careful in using toilet paper. He ordered 15,000 rolls of super soft paper and marinated in aroma for his own use.

What do people use before toilet paper is born?

Human baths in the past often depend on their social status and whereabouts. Wealthy people often use soft wool or soft cloth to wash instead of toilet paper. The Romans used sponges to plug into a stick and then soaked in water. If poorer, people will use grass, leaves or straw.

An ancient toilet type

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In some parts of the world 'addressing' individual needs often takes place in rivers and streams and then uses hands and water to clean up. So the Indians often assume that the act of loading food with the left hand is very rude because the left hand is often used to 'clean' the river.

In European countries today, toilet paper is not considered to be the most hygienic, but people often use soap and water along with specialized washbasin.

How many papers in a toilet paper roll?

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There are many small pieces of paper in a roll of toilet paper

Depending on the manufacturer or type of paper in one or two layers, each roll has 200-1,000 sheets of smaller paper. There are manufacturers who only make paper rolls with 200 sheets to save, while there are paper rolls used in public places that have thousands of sheets of paper.

How much toilet paper do people use?

The toilet paper Charmin opened an investigation in the US, saying that every American uses 57 sheets of toilet paper per day, equivalent to 99 sheets per week, 1,996 sheets per month, 19,152 sheets per year. By the age of 80, a person will use up to 1,532,160 toilet paper, not including other purposes such as cleaning or using a nasal wipe when flu!

New toilet paper

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Sudoku toilet paper

Generally, toilet paper is white but in some parts of the world it is pink or peach, can be moisturized or scented. In addition, there are some very interesting papers such as camouflage paper for use in the forest, Sudoku paper for numerical puzzles to play in the toilet, expensive $ 100 toilet paper or toilet paper. light for convenience in the night.

The world's largest toilet paper roll

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The world's largest roll of paper belongs to Charmin, with a height of 2.4m and a diameter of 2.7m, which was produced on the anniversary of World Toilet Paper and recognized by the world record organization. The scroll contains more than 92,000 m2 of paper, equivalent to 95,000 ordinary paper rolls.

Wedding dress from toilet paper

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There were many dresses made from toilet paper as well as dresses that were actually used by brides on the wedding day because the designers realized that this is a material that is easy to create and quite durable. There is an annual contest to design wedding dresses from toilet paper in New York with a prize of 2000 USD, for winners.

Toilet paper in space

Astronauts even need toilet paper. However, their paper has very small gravity and they have a dedicated vacuum device to remove waste. After used paper is put into sealed containers and they will be destroyed on the way back to earth.

Toilet paper - toys for cats

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Those who raise cats must be quite familiar with them playing with toilet paper in the bathroom. Cats really believe that toilet paper is a toy in their own bathroom and is extremely interested in pulling out paper.

The most expensive toilet paper in the world

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Luxury toilet paper

The most expensive toilet paper, usually the millionaires, actors or most luxurious hotels, Renova paper, costs up to 80 USD per roll. What a luxurious hobby of the rich. This super-soft, super-absorbent paper has many colors and exudes the elegance of its users.

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Update 18 December 2018
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