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The Surprising History of Charmin Toilet Paper: How It Was Used to Wipe Bear Butts in Early Zoos

Did you know that the soft, luxurious toilet paper you use today has an unexpected origin? In the early 1900s, zoos had a unique problem to solve: how to keep the butts of their resident bears clean. This led to the development of a special type of toilet paper, designed specifically for wiping bear butts. And what's more surprising is that this toilet paper eventually evolved into the product we know today as Charmin. Before 1928, the toilet paper we use today was not widely available. However, zoos still needed a way to keep their bears clean and healthy. As…

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