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Over or under?

This is the question that has plagued the Western world since the invention of modern toilet paper.

However, it wasnt until 1871 that perforated rolls of toilet paper were invented.

Toilet Paper Over or Under

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According to the image, seems as if the dangling end was designed to hang overrather than underthe roll.

Scroll down to see the image of Wheelers original patented diagram.

Or, it will just be another interesting fact to add to your repertoire.

When Was Toilet Paper Invented

Seth Wheeler, perforated toilet paper roll patent, 1891. (Image: Public Domain viaGoogle Patent)

It isafter alljust toilet paper.

The original patent sheds some light on whether toilet paper was designed to hang over or under.

Seth Wheeler, perforated toilet paper roll patent, 1891.