This Day in History Entry #59

March 30th, 2010 by Wordsman

There are some who write at breakneck pace
As if they were with words giving chase
Sure, the work gets done fast
But not long does it last
They screw up and then have to erase

Event: Hymen Lipman receives the first patent for a pencil with an eraser attached
Year: 1858
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pencil