The ancient Egyptians were the first to invent the toothbrush, dating back to around 5000 BC. The world’s first toothbrush was made in Egypt
This would go great in TIL rather than showerthoughts
A Useful Invention
Submitted 2 days ago by ECEC@lemmy.world to showerthoughts@lemmy.world
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Mothra@mander.xyz 2 days ago
mic_check_one_two@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 days ago
Native Americans would break a twig off of a tree, chew the end until it was all splintered and soft, and use that to brush their teeth. Especially if the wood is green and fresh, the splinters will be surprisingly soft and flexible.
hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 days ago
Thank you ancient Egyptians!
Tetsuo@jlai.lu 2 days ago
Not a showerthought ?
sunbrrnslapper@lemmy.world 2 days ago
I think about historical dental care a shocking amount.
judgyweevil@feddit.it 2 days ago
At least 9 out of 10 thoughts are about it