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2024-10-15 06:54:37 UTC - HELPFUL
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Although widespread, there are no direct evidences of this usage of the xylospongium, it was most probably used for secondary cleaning of ancient lavatories in a similar form in which modern toilet brooms are used. The Roman society took very seriously personal hygiene. https://archaeologymysteries.com/2023/03/28/did-the-ancient-romans-share-their-toilet-sponge/
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