Mind-blowing Facts That Literally Nobody Has Heard Before

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Before toilet paper was invented, Americans had to get a little creative. Despite the fact that other, more "primitive," cultures used water to clean themselves, Americans wanted to forge their own path. So, they chose to use corn cobs. You really cannot make this stuff up.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.