Originally Posted By: dweste
I recall hearing newspaper used for many things and wonder if you can add to the list?

tinder
insulation
splint
ground cloth
sunscreen


Um, news?

A thick stack of newspaper, well wetted, makes a decent bullet backstop and can give a very rough indication of ballistic penetration and expansion.

Emergency cat pan liner or kitty litter, especially if you have a paper shredder.

Alpha radiation shield (really!)