Paper was invented over 2,000 years ago in China! 🏮 The first papers were made from mulberry bark, bamboo, and rags. Can you imagine using that instead of modern paper?

Did you know that there are over 10,000 types of paper? 📚 From the paper you write on to the paper used for fancy invitations, there’s a paper for everything!

Recycling paper is a big deal! ♻️ When paper is recycled, it saves trees and energy, and helps reduce pollution. So, every time you recycle a piece of paper, you’re helping the planet!

The average person uses about 700 pounds of paper every year! That’s like the weight of a small refrigerator! 🧊

Paper comes from trees, but not all trees are used to make paper! 🌳 Special trees, like pine and spruce, are grown for their soft wood, which makes the best paper.

The first paper money was used in China during the Tang Dynasty. 💵 Imagine if we were still using paper made from bamboo!

Paper is super strong! 💪 Some types of paper, like cardboard, are strong enough to carry heavy loads, and others are delicate enough to make paper airplanes!

The longest paper airplane flight ever recorded was over 226 feet! ✈️ That’s longer than most buses!

Did you know there’s edible paper? 🍰 Some chefs use paper made from rice or potato starch to wrap food in fancy ways!

There’s a special kind of paper called “parchment” 🖋️ that’s been used for hundreds of years for important documents. It was originally made from animal skins!