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The first documented use of toilet paper was in 6th century China.
In 589 AD, a Chinese scholar wrote about the use of paper for hygiene purposes, noting that he wouldn't dare use paper with text from the classics for this purpose. By the 14th century, the Chinese were manufacturing toilet paper specifically for this use.
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The first recorded instance of ransom software was in 1989.
The 'AIDS Trojan' was distributed via floppy disk to AIDS researchers, encrypting their files and demanding payment for...
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The first recorded case of a serial killer was in Ancient Rome.
Locusta was a professional poisoner in the 1st century AD who was eventually executed by Emperor Galba. She...
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Ancient Greek athletes competed in the Olympics nude.
The word 'gymnasium' comes from the Greek word 'gymnos' meaning naked. Athletes competed nude, and it was considered...