^^Bending the paper will work as long as the opposite ends meet.
Doesn't really matter what size the paper is because once folded A will always be the the same distance from B.
It's a bit subliminal in Star-Trek so you will have to sift through all episodes (including the "New Generation" and the "Deep Space 9" crap).
If you have trouble getting your head around it try downing 5 large Leos and it will all become clear.