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The Verge July 6, 2026

Paper Size Investigation

A journalist is investigating a piece of paper that came in a package. They're trying to figure out if it was printed in the US or not. The paper is described as A4, but that's a size used in the UK. In the US, the equivalent size is US letter, which is 8 and 1/2 by 11. The journalist wants to measure the paper to see if it matches this size.

The journalist is now measuring the paper. They confirm that it's indeed 8 and 1/2 by 11, which is the standard size for US letter paper. This suggests that the paper might have been printed in the US. However, the journalist is cautious and says 'do with that what you will, everybody', leaving it up to others to interpret the results.

The investigation is over, and the journalist jokes about 'breaking news'. This is a lighthearted way to end the investigation.

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