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Paper Rolls
Can you roll a rectangular piece of paper one way and make it change which way it is rolled without unrolling it?
For example, roll it the long way and change it to be rolled the short way.
For example, roll it the long way and change it to be rolled the short way.
Hint
It's easier with a larger piece of paper.Answer
Yes, this is possible.1: Take a piece of paper and roll it up.
2: Push one side of the roll out so it makes a cone shape.
3: Continue in the same general direction with slight rolling.
Eventually, it will change to being closer to the other type of roll and you just have to coax it a little bit to finish the roll.
This can be done either way you roll the paper and you can make it go back and forth doing this.
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