For many, paper towels have become a ‘can’t live without them’ item. From kitchens to bathrooms, you could probably find a roll of paper towels in almost every home in America. But how did they become so indispensable?

When grabbing a paper towel or tissue, have you ever noticed that you are able to pull the layers of it apart? Believe it or not, glue plays a major role in holding these thin layers of absorbent paper together.