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Second century BC China was the home for the oldest known pieces of paper. It was initially used as a substitute for silk which allowed China to export silk in greater quantity.

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Paper was invented to provide a more portable and convenient alternative to materials like papyrus and parchment for writing and communication. It was developed in ancient China around the 2nd century BCE and quickly spread across the world due to its affordability and versatility.

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because people wanted to write books without having to buy it at a very expensive price because back in the day paper was very hard to make so it was rare and that is why it is so expensive.

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