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What country did toothpaste come from?
It is suggested that the Ancient Greeks created toothpaste.
History of close up toothpaste company?
The history of the Colgate toothpaste company began before Colgate toothpaste was sold. The company was started by William Colgate in 1806. At that time the company sold starch, candles, and soap. They began selling toothpaste in 1873. At that time the toothpaste was sold in jars.
Was toothpaste invented in World War 1?
The earliest known reference to toothpaste is in a manuscript from Egypt in the 4th century A.D., which prescribes a mixture of iris flowers.[Wikipedia:Citation_needed] However, toothpastes or powders did not come into general use until the 19th century. The Ancient_Greece, and then the Ancient_Rome, improved the recipes for toothpaste by adding abrasives such as crushed bones and oyster shells.Answers.comIn the 9th century, the Persian_peoplemusician and fashion designer Ziryabis known to have invented a type of toothpaste, which he popularized throughout Al-Andalus.Answers.comThe exact ingredients of this toothpaste are currently unknown,Answers.combut it was reported to have been both "functional and pleasant to taste".Answers.comIt is not known whether these early toothpastes were used alone, were to be rubbed onto the teeth with rags, or were to be used with early toothbrushes such as Neem_treetwigs or Miswak. It is known that these twigs were used by Indians from ancient times. Neem tree twigs are said to have good medicinal effects.
