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Ancient man used bio-fuels by burning animal dung and plant material (such as wood) for fuel.

In more modern times, oil lamps where typically fueled with oil from animals such as whales.

So, in effect, bio-fuels where the original fuels, and only in modern times did petroleum-based fuels come into existence.

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