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Scientists determine which paper makes the worst paper cuts

Gail Sherman

Aug 29, 2024
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British newspapers. Photo: Lenscap Photography / Shutterstock
British newspapers. Photo: Lenscap Photography / Shutterstock

Dot matrix paper is as dangerous as it is outdated.

In a study entitled Competition between slicing and buckling, which underlies the erratic nature of paper cuts, physicists have determined the type of papers most likely to give you paper cuts.

To test the cutting ability of different types of …

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