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By Arielle ScarcellaDecember 30 2014 / 2:25 PM
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We ofteb talk about our progress in the marriage equality and gay rights movement, but have you ever wondered how far we've come with our toys? I did a little digging and found out that the first known dildo was from 28,000 BC! They used rocks to get their rocks off. (Funniest joke I've made all year.) 

        
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