A great step forward in the world of pencils was made in 1858. What was it?
- Sears-Roebuck began selling pencils in their catalog.
- Hyman Lipman began putting an eraser on the end of pencils.
- Sarah Teasdale Wallace patented the first indelible pencil.
- Irving Kellogg Watson patented the first drawing pencils in different colors.
Answer
The correct answer is B) Hyman Lipman began putting an eraser on the end of pencils..
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