Make 150 cm tower with one A4 sheet of paper

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The discussion focuses on constructing a 150 cm tower using a single A4 sheet of paper, scissors, and a glue stick. Participants are encouraged to share creative ideas and suggestions for building the tower. A key consideration raised is whether the tower needs to support any weight, which could influence design choices.

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Hello!
I have to make 150cm tower using one A4 paper sisors and cluestick. Can anybody have any sugestions.

Would be really thankful.
 
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Does the tower have to support any weight?
 

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