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It wasn't. Two types of tar exist naturally: Petroleum tar and Pine tar.

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Tar has been used by humans for thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations. It is derived from the distillation of organic materials like wood or coal. However, the exact date of when tar was first invented is not clearly documented.

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