• PugJesus@piefed.socialOPM
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    10 days ago

    Explanation: The ancient Romans used the xylospongium or tersorium for wiping purposes - a sea sponge on a stick. How lovely! In public restrooms, they would have been shared, which is probably not all that hygienic regardless of the fact that they rinsed the sponge after each use, or let it soak in vinegar or salt water when idle. Still, civilization! What marvels, right?

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      10 days ago

      Hey guys iii here and today I’ll be doing the salty spunge on a stick challenge whatch till the end like share and subscribe!

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      Bacterial contamination aside, it probably did a better job of getting one’s ass clean than a dry piece of paper.

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        One day at work i was blessed. A clean ordeal, no traces left behind. I felt like a superhero that day.

        No bidet is a crime.