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The World’s First Mouse

Answer: Wood

Back in 1964, Doug Engelbart invented the first-ever computer mouse! Back then, it was made out of wood. It was rectangular and featured a little button on the top right. He called it a mouse because the cord coming out of the back reminded him of the tiny rodents.

What was the world's first computer mouse made out of?

Wood
30.79%
Metal
25.41%
Glass
24.79%
Plastic
19.01%

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