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The History of the Crossword Puzzle

A Brief History of Crossword Puzzles

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Crossword puzzles, like so many things I love, originated in England in the 19th century, although they were first widely published in the United States. They were a derivation of the "word square," a children's puzzle that looks exactly how…

Tips for Shading With Colored Pencils

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One look at my bedspread would be enough to tell you that I love colors - all of the colors, at the same time. In fact, my whole room is pretty colorful. Throughout college I took notes with different colored gel pens, and at work I post my…
How Pencil Sharpeners Work

10 Little-Known Pencil Facts

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I write a piece of trivia on my whiteboard at work every morning. It started as a way to lure visitors to my remote cubicle without bankrupting me the way a candy bowl would. Then I moved closer to the rest of my department, and everyone looks…
Taking Notes by Hand

10 Reasons Taking Notes by Hand is Better

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Whether you're still in school or a card-carrying member of the real world, chances are you find yourself taking notes from time to time. When the time comes, it's better to pick up a pencil than to open your laptop, and here are ten reasons…

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Pencils.com Holiday Postcard and E-Card

Did you miss our holiday shipping window, but still want to give the gift from Pencils.com this holiday season? Download a printable Pencils.com Holiday Postcard or E-Card to accompany your order and to send to your gift recipient. Click the…
Incense-cedar

Why Incense-cedar Matters

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Today, the wood used when crafting a pencil is still the single most important contributor to the quality of the finished product, and Incense-cedar is still the best wood in the world for that process. The benefits can be seen from tree to final pencil nub.

Introducing: Finch Doughnut Backpacks

Pencil Artist of the Week – Jono Dry

Jono Dry, is a self taught artist, based in South Africa, who creates breathtaking works that explore the realms of hyperrealism and surrealism. He brings his imagination to life with a pencil and paper, and its hard to tell if it's a drawing…

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