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by ptaipale 2880 days ago
Paper use is in decline in North America and West Europe. In China, it is on the rise.
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std_throwaway 2879 days ago
China invented paper but Germany invented the printing press. Now China exports more printers but Germany exports more paper.
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Pulcinella 2879 days ago
The printing press existed before Gutenberg, even in China. Gutenberg’s invention was movable type.
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dorchadas 2879 days ago
Movable type also existed before Gutenberg. China was using ceramic and wood based movable type in the 11th century, for instance.
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