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
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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.
This would go great in TIL rather than showerthoughts
Not a showerthought ?
I think about historical dental care a shocking amount.
At least 9 out of 10 thoughts are about it
The other one wasn’t paid by Big History.
And conspiracy theorists are all about that 1 thought.
Thank you ancient Egyptians!
I’d like to see more non-plastic toothbrushes, personally!
