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Paper shredder
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<p>A paper shredder is a mechanical device used to cut sheets of <a href="/facts/Paper/FUETwwKV">paper</a> into either strips or fine particles. Government organizations, businesses, and private individuals use shredders to destroy private, <a href="/facts/Confidentiality/JFMubsQm">confidential</a>, or otherwise sensitive documents. </p>