A Two-Ply History

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1. In the Roman empire, which of the following was most popularly used and is now replaced by modern toilet paper? a cloth much like that of a handkerchief specialized pieces of silk that were continually washed a stick with a wet sponge attached to it printed pieces of paper with the emperor's name on them

2. In many societies, why was it considered correct for people to use their left hand while using toilet paper? as societies warred, the right hand was to be always occupied with a weapon restrooms were situated so that the left hand was easier to use when meeting or eating with others, you were to only use your right hand left-handedness was considered an inferior complex

3. When Scott brand toilet paper was first introduced, it was considered a medical item for what reason? the toilet paper was medicated with chemicals its original purpose was for cleaning wounds only hospitals had used rolled toilet paper previously it helped lower consumer embarrassment

4. What was the most common item used in colonial America that is now replaced by modern toilet paper? sawdust corn cobs pinecones tobacco leaves

5. A major toilet paper shortage happened in 1970s' USA. How did this shortage come to be? new reports of overall paper shortage sent the raging public to the stores a late night host joked about a "shortage" and a rampage ensued entire shipments of toilet paper were ruined because of the discovery that manufacturers were using dangerous chemicals legislation over clear cutting scared manufacturers into leaking false information to the public

6. What special feature did the Old Farmer's Almanac have that made it distinguishable as a source of toilet paper? easily disintegrated in water perforated edges to tear it from the binding a hole in the corner to hang it from the outhouse door for easy access soft page surface for extra comfort

7. In 1935, what did Northern Tissue advertise their toilet paper as to get more people to buy it? "Colored and Patterned" "Safe for Septic Systems" "Splinter-Free" "Now comes in two-ply"

8. What new feature did Charmin toilet paper have beginning in 1932? sheets layered with lotion four-roll economy pack two-ply and three-ply toilet paper, the latter a failure toilet paper with a selection of numerous designs

9. Why was Kimberly-Clark awarded with an award of excellence by the U.S. government? for keeping levels of pollution lower by introducing septic safe toilet paper for heroic effort in supplying soldiers in World War II a consumer awards committee believed they had adequately supplied the population U.S. tanks were disguised with toilet paper in the Gulf War

10. In 1996, there was a "Toilet Paper Tax". By how much did each roll of toilet paper increase? twelve cents six cents one half of a cent three cents