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Why didn't anyone mention burning it to ashes?
Because many people would take that suggestion and simply light the paper on fire and let it burn. This produces large pieces which are still usually quite legible.
To make the paper burn to ashes as you've said, you have to burn it in an existing fire long enough for it to turn to white ash, and then it's often still required to stir the ashes to break up any remaining large pieces. At that point, yes, it is thoroughly destroyed.