Finding Common Ground:
* Both are natural resources: Paper comes from trees (wood), which is a natural resource. Mud is made up of soil and water, both naturally occurring.
* Both can be used for construction: Paper can be used to make paper mache, a type of lightweight construction material. Mud is a fundamental component of building materials like bricks and adobe.
* Both can be found in various states: Paper can be dry and brittle, or soaked and soft. Mud can be dry and crumbly, or wet and sticky.
The Unconventional Answer:
It's also possible that the question is meant to be a bit of a riddle. In that case, a possible answer could be:
* They both can be found in a "swamp": You can find paper in a swamp if it's been discarded or left to decompose. And of course, swamps are full of mud!
Let me know if you had a specific answer in mind, and I'll try to connect the dots further!