How Many Times Can You Fold a Piece of Paper In Half?

How Many Times Can You Fold a Piece of Paper In Half?

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Physics, Science, Chemistry

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The video explores the myth that a piece of paper can only be folded seven times. It explains that this limit is a myth and provides examples of people who have folded paper more than seven times, such as Brittany Gallivant, who folded a 4000-foot piece of toilet paper 12 times. The video also covers the scientific reasons why folding paper becomes difficult, including the exponential increase in thickness and height with each fold.

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