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Paper Folding Puzzle Challenges Math Enthusiasts

Updated 2026-08-07 13:40 UTC 1 source Neutral

A mathematical puzzle about paper folding has sparked interest among scientists and enthusiasts. The question of how many folds it would take to reach the moon remains unanswered, but the problem is intriguing for its simplicity and complexity.

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Scientific American
Folding a piece of paper makes it thicker. How many folds would it take to reach the moon—and beyond?
2026-08-07 10:45 UTC
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