Fold an identical paper towel in three (if it was not already prefolded) and fold it one more time so six layers of towel are on top of one another. Wet it thoroughly and hang it—still folded ...

Paper towels lead a brief and unglamorous life, absorbing spills, wiping away messes, and substituting for napkins and even tissues. Sponges are the most frequently used item for kitchen cleanup ...

The history of origami is as complex as the intricately folded paper. Many scholars believe that the invention of paper in China, around 100 B.C.E., coincided with the first attempts at paper folding.