2007-02-21 03:19:15 · 3 answers · asked by traveling man 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
Now we both know. Thanks!
Back in the late 1600's, the Dutch invented the two-sheet mold. The average maximum stretch of an experienced vatman's arms was 44". Many molds at that time were around 17" front to back because the laid lines and watermarks had to run from left to right. Sounds big?...well to maximize the efficiency of paper making, a sheet this big was made, and then quartered, forming four 8.5" x 11" pieces.
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2007-02-21 03:36:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wonder got it right. Paper is still available in sizes of 17 x 22 (full sheet) and 11 x 17 (which many photocopiers still use), which is a half sheet.
The thickness of the paper is usually expressed in a pound weight, which is the weight of a ream of full sheets. For instance, normal paper is 20 lb., because 500 full sheets of it at 17 x 22 weighs 20 lbs. That means the stack you get should weigh 5 lbs.
2007-02-21 12:12:42 · answer #2 · answered by thebobcatreturns 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's easier than 8 4/8 x 10 10/10!!!
Do you get me?
2007-02-21 13:23:37 · answer #3 · answered by Leni 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋