Here's why:
* The Paper-Folding Problem: The paper-folding problem is a theoretical question about the limits of folding a piece of paper in half repeatedly. It's not about achieving a specific number of folds.
* The Myth: The idea that you can't fold a piece of paper more than seven times is a popular myth. It's physically impossible to fold a standard piece of paper more than 7-8 times due to its thickness and the increasing resistance with each fold.
* Brittleness: As you fold a piece of paper, it gets thicker and more difficult to fold again. Eventually, it becomes too thick and brittle to fold further.
While a high school graduate might be able to fold a piece of paper twelve times, this wouldn't be a solution to the paper-folding problem. The problem is about the theoretical limits of paper folding, not a practical feat of folding.