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What Did People Use Before Toothbrushes Were Invented?
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| 04/09/2024
Posted on 04/09/2024 8:07:44 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
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To: Libloather
"Ever eat a pine tree?"
"Most parts are edible."
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posted on
04/10/2024 12:41:23 AM PDT
by
MikelTackNailer
(Fortunately despite aging I've eluded the snares of aquired wisdom.)
To: linMcHlp
I remember in grade school when we would be assigned to give a speech how many kids would give it on “how to brush your teeth”. Finally the teacher said, “ no more teeth brushing lessons speeches!”
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posted on
04/10/2024 2:44:55 AM PDT
by
lilypad
To: golux
My grandmother used to give us black Birch twigs off a branch of the tree. I got so I’d go hunting for my own to chew on.
Very tasty and refreshing. Apparently it may help fight cavities.
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posted on
04/10/2024 3:08:25 AM PDT
by
CTyank
To: SeekAndFind
After wwii soldiers who had been taught to brush their teeth in the military went home and taught their families to brush. Remember all the toothpaste commercials in 50s and 60s?
Rare now.
And no new toothpastes. Last new toothpaste brand I recall is Tom’s in the 80s
To: SeekAndFind
Beethoven, despite his often otherwise disheveled appearance, always had pearly white teeth which he constantly polished with a napkin.
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posted on
04/10/2024 3:16:25 AM PDT
by
Sirius Lee
(Do not submit)
To: SeekAndFind
What a great thread. Many thanks.
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posted on
04/10/2024 3:30:40 AM PDT
by
mairdie
(XMAS - Two Front Teeth - Platters https://youtu.be/R4bRO2sbN_c)
To: noiseman
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posted on
04/10/2024 4:12:12 AM PDT
by
SisterK
(it's controlled demolition)
To: Inyo-Mono; mass55th
We used whatever was cheapest.
Aim, IIRC, was one of them.
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posted on
04/10/2024 6:10:40 AM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: CTyank
Very interesting.
We have a bunch of black birch on our property.
As an aside, it’s fantastic for the wood stove. Great burning hardwood with high heat content.
Someone told me it’s a rare tree. I don’t know about that.
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posted on
04/10/2024 6:12:47 AM PDT
by
metmom
(He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus…)
To: SeekAndFind
Neem stick. You can still buy them on Amazon!
To: LilFarmer
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posted on
04/10/2024 7:06:09 AM PDT
by
Semper Vigilantis
(When a society accepts insanity as normalcy that society is doomed. )
To: SeekAndFind
“What Did People Use Before Toothbrushes Were Invented?”
Pliers?
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posted on
04/10/2024 7:16:37 AM PDT
by
moovova
("The NEXT ELECTION is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
To: StayAt HomeMother; Ernest_at_the_Beach; 1ofmanyfree; 21twelve; 24Karet; 2ndDivisionVet; 31R1O; ...
Thanks SeekAndFind. In Shakespeare's time, people cleaned their teeth first thing in the morning with a soft cloth and 'sweet paste'.
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posted on
04/10/2024 7:21:43 AM PDT
by
SunkenCiv
(Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
To: Songcraft
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posted on
04/10/2024 7:29:20 AM PDT
by
Red Badger
(Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
To: Inyo-Mono
I quit using tooth past back in 1968. Started using baking soda and salt, then just baking soda. I have had ONE cavity since I started doing that. Still have all my teeth except wisdom teeth.
To: Semper Vigilantis
Cool, thanks for the link! I’ve never used them but I think it could be an interesting prep item
To: SeekAndFind
There was a bit of pushback in British society against using toothbrushes, however...The jokes just write themselves!
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posted on
04/10/2024 8:22:34 AM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
(Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
To: Ruy Dias de Bivar
I quit using tooth past back in 1968. Started using baking soda and salt, then just baking soda. I have had ONE cavity since I started doing that.Yes, I was surprised the article didn't mention the use of baking soda. I use baking soda dampened with hydrogen peroxide every once in awhile to remove coffee and tea stains.
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posted on
04/10/2024 8:30:18 AM PDT
by
Albion Wilde
(Either ‘the Deep State destroys America, or we destroy the Deep State.’ --Donald Trump)
To: Albion Wilde
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posted on
04/10/2024 8:32:55 AM PDT
by
Magnum44
(...against all enemies, foreign and domestic... )
To: MikelTackNailer
“I’m going to eat your garage.” - vaguely remembered comedy skit.
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posted on
04/10/2024 8:34:59 AM PDT
by
PLMerite
("They say that we were Cold Warriors. Yes, and a bloody good show, too." - Robert Conquest )
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