Notably, despite the fact that paper airplanes have been around for a very long time, they didn't always go by that name. Before the airplane was invented the term simply wasn't in use ...

It’s one of the best paper airplanes for distance, hence the name, and only requires a few additional steps beyond a beginner plane. 1. Fold in Half Lengthwise: Start by folding the paper in ...

During a treasured afternoon with his granddaughter, our writer appreciates a central truth: The most important things in ...

The history of the first paper airplane is largely debated. According to the Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, N.Y., some believe the earliest paper airplanes came from China with ...

She’d only made a paper airplane a few times before and wanted to have a good showing. Thankfully, a site called artofmanliness.com had step by step instructions. When her name was called ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. How you fold a paper airplane can determine how fast or how far it ...

Today: new insights into the aerodynamics of paper airplanes reveal the key to smooth gliding. Drop a flat piece of paper and it will flutter and tumble through the air as it falls, but a well ...