"The Hairy Truth About Paper's Ancient Origins"
February 24, 2025Video Details
- Style
- Cinematic
- Genre
- History
- Voice
- Joey
- Language
- English
Creative Input
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Cai Lun facts and legends
Script
Did you know that Cai Lun, the Chinese inventor of paper, was also a bit of a troublemaker? In 105 AD, he experimented with mulberry bark, hemp, and water to create the first durable paper, but little did he know that his invention would change the course of history. Legend has it that Cai Lun was so dedicated to his craft that he even used his own hair to create the first paper pulp. Talk about a hairy situation! But what's even more surprising is that Cai Lun's paper was initially used for, wait for it, making Buddhist scriptures and toilet paper! Who knew that the ancient Chinese were such, ahem, "devoted" readers?