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The first people known to develop rubber were the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, particularly the Olmecs, around 1600 BCE. They extracted latex from rubber trees (Hevea brasiliensis) to create various products, including balls for games and waterproof items. The practice of rubber production and use later spread to other cultures in the region, including the Maya and Aztec civilizations.

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