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It's a common misconception that pencil lead is or has ever been constituted of the element lead. It's true that thousands of years ago the element lead was formed into cylinders and used to make marks on papyrus, however, wooden pencils or any instrument since does not use lead (lead is a heavy metal and using pure lead in form can cause major health problems with extended exposure). Pencils now are made of graphite or some other pigment. However, graphite in solid form was discovered in the 16th century and at the time was thought to be some type of lead, which is why many people today still call pencil lead: lead.
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If someone is emo is it temporary or is it perminat and what do they mean when they say stop being so emo?
Being emo can be a temporary phase or part of someone's personality. When someone tells another person to "stop being so emo," they are usually implying that the person is being overly emotional, negative, dramatic, or self-absorbed. It is often used in a derogatory manner to suggest that the person needs to change their behavior.
How do you break being emo?
Cheer up emo. Stop being so depressed looking, smile more, make friends. Be more social (not on the internet, but in realife). Wear more appropriate clothing and be more casual.
What can result as population of organisms change?
Changes in population size can lead to competition for resources, changes in genetic diversity, alterations in ecosystem dynamics, and shifts in food chains and predator-prey relationships. These changes can have ripple effects on the overall ecosystem health and stability.
How many employees does Samsung have?
As of 2021, Samsung Electronics has approximately 287,000 employees globally.
If you are being attacked in the street is it true you should yell FIRE?
No, it is not recommended to yell "fire" if you are being attacked in the street. Instead, it is advised to yell "help" or "stop" to attract attention and signal that you are in distress. It is important to seek help from bystanders or authorities as quickly as possible to ensure your safety.
What should you do to stop your 5 year old son from eating the lead in pencils?
don't let him use pencils until he stops
When did they stop using lead in pencils?
Pencils were never made with lead, they have always been made with graphite. When pencils were first made it was beleived that graphite was a type of lead, but science has now proven graphite is a type of carbon, not lead. Well, i didn't want to delete this person's answer, but it is wrong. In fact, lead was used in pencils for hundreds of years, but there was a major problem with using lead. These pencils would form lead oxide on the tips, making it difficult to write, so when people wanted to write, they would lick the lead of the pencil to get the lead oxide off. When people realized that this was dangerous because consuming lead (even in minute quantities) can cause brain damage, pencils began to be manufactured with graphite instead of lead. Coming back to your original question - I don't know when they switched to graphite, but I think that it was sometime in the first half of the 20th century.
Why did people stop making pencils with real lead?
They stopped makeing pencils with real led because people kept putting them in there mouth and led is really not good for you. You could get spuriously sick or even die and need medical attention.
Why were pencils originally cut in their hexagonal shape?
To stop them from rolling
When does the power rangers shows stop being made?
Well, to think of it, i think it will stop being made after power rangers mega force.
When were the silver dimes stop being made?
1964
When did the Mitsubishi 3000gt stop being made?
they stop making the 3000 gt in 1999 :(
Did the car pakards stop being made?
Packards were made from 1899 to 1958.
When did calendars stop being made?
They didn't, calendars are still being made today. Source: My mailbox is full of them.
Why do men try so hard to get your attention an then stop flirting?
Because if you show your interest then it gives them what they are looking for - an ego boost! and before it gets to being too serious or afraid to lead you on then they stop in order not to lead you on!
When will Smallville stop being made not that you want it too?
oink?
When Will PS3 Games Stop Being Made?
not for a long time
