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From: Jill McQuown <j_mcquown@comcast.net>
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Subject: Re: Most famous but forgotten inventors
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:17:43 -0400
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On 4/25/2025 6:36 PM, Ed P wrote:
> We all know of some of the great inventors in history, such at Ben 
> Franklin, Thomas Edison, Jonas Salk.  They came up with great items we 
> all need and use.
> 
> What about Joseph C. Gayetty?  We use his invention every day, but never 
> acknowledge his contribution to society as we know it. What did he 
> invent?  Commercial toilet paper.
> 
> https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Gayetty

Ouch!  He dominated the TP industry until the invention of "splinter 
free" toilet paper in 1935.  I'd rather use a rag and wash it out than 
have to worry about splinters in toilet paper.

Jill