Paper is a ubiquitous part of everyday life, but how is it made, and where did it originate? Ancient Egyptians made an early ...

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There are no wood fibers or starch in currency paper ... The watermark is created during the paper making process and is caused by variations in the density of the paper. As light passes through ...