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The computer mouse is arguably the most famous hardware on the planet. What bizarre material was the very first one?

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The computer mouse is arguably the most famous hardware on the planet. What bizarre material was the very first one?

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The computer mouse is arguably the most famous hardware on the planet. What bizarre material was the very first one?
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