How do people make paper out of trees, and why not use something else? – Cooper H., age 6, St. Louis, Missouri Paper is an important part of modern life. People use it in school, at work, to make ...

Paper towels are a staple in almost every household, occupying a space next to soap and sponges. But their uses extend far beyond wiping up spills or acting as a makeshift napkin. While you might ...

Retailers, police officers and bakeries roll out toilet paper plans. From viral memes to misdemeanors, the run on toilet paper in the U.S. amid the coronavirus outbreak has been well documented, with ...

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The urge to consume non-food items like chalk and paper strikes millions of people worldwide, creating intense daily cravings that can feel impossible to resist. These seemingly bizarre desires aren’t ...

Paper making, an art medium found in many forms around the world, is an accessible craft for all ages and skillsets. “It’s a wonderful medium that can scale from beginning crafter to contemporary ...

Back in March, we reported on the strange phenomenon of people scrambling to stockpile toilet paper as the coronavirus pandemic led to widespread adoption of shelter-in-place and social-distancing ...

There’s a special memory from this spring that may become buried in our collective unconscious. In the early days of the pandemic, with toilet paper nearly impossible to find, there was a breakthrough ...

"Everyone can have their own supply of TP growing freely and abundantly," Rob Greenfield, who says toilet paper plants save money and the environment, tells PEOPLE Rob Greenfield doesn't stock his ...

The Sam’s Club in Myrtle Beach was full of shoppers in a panic Wednesday morning attempting to buy toilet paper, water and other dry goods. Few were successful. By 10:30 a.m. the bulk grocery store at ...