Here in the Empire State, our residents have had a front row seat to plenty of unique parts of history. Frequently here at Only In New York, we like to point our readers in the direction of epic attractions that will also leave them completely fascinated. Well, with the majority of the world currently practicing social distancing and putting themselves under quarantine, it’s time we virtually take you on a trip back in time to this one essential part of the past – check it out!

Within New York's state Capital, you can find all sorts of fascinating pieces of history - but, did you know Albany actually has strong ties with... toilet paper?
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In the year 2020, we've never found ourselves talking or thinking about toilet paper more than we are right now. So, now seems like the perfect time to discuss the history of this product that we use on a daily basis!
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Many New Yorkers may already be aware of the fact that all the way back in the 9th century, the Chinese came up with the invention of toilet paper...
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...but, did you know that the first toilet paper patent was given out to a businessman here in Albany back in 1871?
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Thanks to an Albany businessman by the name of Seth Wheeler, New Yorkers and the rest of the world have the gift of perforated toilet paper.
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So, did you realize toilet paper had such strong ties to the city of Albany and the rest of New York?
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Ready to hear something that will possibly make you giggle? The famous 1891 patent for perforated toilet paper that was given out to Seth Wheeler, has actually been used to settle the debate on whether or not your toilet paper should fall over or under on the roll. It's true!

A handful of years ago, many noticed that in the actual patent photos, the toilet paper is seen rolled over the top instead of under as many feel it should be. So, you can thank Seth Wheeler and the former Albany Perforated Wrapping Paper Company for settling this great debate. How neat!

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