Sunday, June 05, 2011

What people wiped their butts with before toilet paper was invented

Corn cobs; coconuts; seashells; the smooth edges of broken pottery jugs; seaweed; animal furs; sticks; snow; moss; hay; leaves; grass; sheep's wool; wood shavings; stone; fruit skins; lace; hemp; newspapers; magazines; sponges; the Sears catalogue

2 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:46 AM

    You forgot hands and hand wiping. Left hand wiping is cultural and handling food with the left hand is considered to be without manners. Retro

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  2. Anonymous7:04 PM

    Luc and a friend and I were just discussing this last night....again...weird coinkydink!! Heidi

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