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In ancient Rome, scribes wrote on papyrus (an early form of paper) with a thin metal rod called a stylus, which left a light but readable mark. Other early styluses were made of lead. Today we still call the core of a pencil the "lead" even though it is made from nontoxic graphite.
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How many centimeters long is your pen or pencil?
it matters what kind of pencil it is.
What is a pencil centimeter or millimeter?
A pencil's length is quite a bit more than either; a pencil's diameter is several millimeters, but less than a centimeter (unless you're talking about an oversized novelty pencil, or the kind that they make kindergarten students use).
Is a pencil one foot long?
Well, it basically all depends on the kind of pencil. A pencil that's mechanic will have different measurements than the average wooden pencil. But in general, a NEW pencil IS one foot long.
When was the first pencil made and by who?
N.J.Conte and it was made in 1795
What comes first in alphabetical order pen or pencil?
pen--because alphabetical order depends on factors:-Alphabet letters, literally (spaces DO NOT make them differ)-If similar thus far, the shorter one comes first
How many centimeters long is your pen or pencil?
it matters what kind of pencil it is.
What kind of pencil used to draw a border line?
Civil ingineer pencil
What comes first in alphabetical order pencil or lid pencil?
Pencil
Is a pencil sharpener a kind of pulley?
No, a pencil sharpener is not a kind of pulley. A pencil sharpener is a tool used to sharpen pencils, while a pulley is a simple machine that consists of a wheel on an axle, used for lifting and moving objects.
What kind of shape is a pencil?
a cylinder.
How was the number 2 pencil named?
It has to do with the kind of graphite or material used as the lead for the pencil.
What is Justin Bieber's favorite pencil?
Justin Bieber's favorite pencil is a fuzzy kind of pencils
What kind of pencil cup is best?
A tall porcelain stein makes a great pencil cup.
What kind of wood is a pencil made of?
Cedar.
First to add rubber to pencil?
The first person to put rubber on a pencil was Harret Tubbmien.
What kind of led does a 2 pencil have?
It does not have led it has graphite.
When was pencil cases first made?
Simonio and Lyndiana Bernacotti are credited with making the first ever pencil case.
