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Alone Together: The Toilet Paper Pandemic of 2020

March 12, 2020

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Julie R. Neidlinger
May 01, 2026
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If the pandemic of 2020 reminds you of Y2K, a time of ridiculous panic and worst-case scenario preparation that amounted to nothing, you are in luck. I can provide the connection.

My friend told of a woman who had stocked up on toilet paper for Y2K.

“Apparently, she just now used up the …

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