Many are asking, “How, in the modern world, can we be running out of toilet paper?” Before we can answer that, we must first understand the solution to a mystery that is far more amazing:
How did we ever enjoy a regular supply of toilet paper in the first place?
A fully-stocked shelf of toilet paper is a marvel to behold. We must first learn the “magic” behind that miracle. Only then can we understand how the wondrous spell gets broken and the shelves go bare.
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