The first computer mouse prototype was made of wood.
Why it is true
Invented by Douglas Engelbart in nineteen sixty-four, the device consisted of a wooden shell with two metal wheels. The material was chosen for its ease of shaping and low cost during the testing phase.
Source: Stanford University
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