When and who invented toilet paper?How do ancient people around the world wipe their butt after they go poopy?

Question

Please provide any supporting evidence for your facts.

Answer 1

Toilet paper was first seen in China in the 14th century, made specifically for the use of the Emporer.

Before this invention, wealthy people used wool, lace or hemp for their ablutions, while less wealthy people used their hand when defecating into rivers, or cleaned themselves with various materials such as rags, wood shavings, leaves, grass, hay, stone, sand, moss, water, snow, maize husks, fruit skins, or seashells, and cob of the corn depending upon the country and weather conditions or social customs. In Ancient Rome, a sponge on a stick was commonly used, and, after usage, placed back in a bucket of saltwater.


I know in my family's home in Jordan and also in India, they use water and their hands. But they also have toilet paper in most places if they should want to use it.

Answer 2

Hi, the person did mention that people in Jordan do have tiolet paper if they want to use them. I know that when I go camping I sometimes forget to bring my toilet paper so I use a leaves.

Answer 3

Leaves or smooth rocks.People in Jordan do have toilet paper.