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On this day in history, March 30, 1858, American visionary Hymen Lipman patents pencil with eraser

  • 30. Mar 2023. 6:37
  • By The EU Times
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On March 30, 1858, American visionary Hymen Lipman made history by patenting the first pencil with an attached eraser. Lipman, a Philadelphia native, applied for the patent on March 30, 1858 and was granted it on May 25, 1858.

This groundbreaking invention revolutionized the way people wrote and edited their work by providing a much-needed tool for erasing mistakes. Lipman's invention of the pencil with an attached eraser marked a huge milestone in the history of writing tools, and it gave people the ability to edit their work with ease.

Lipman's invention was an immediate hit and soon became a staple in schools and offices around the world. His invention was so popular that it quickly spread to Europe, and soon the pencil with an attached eraser was used by millions of people.

The success of Lipman's invention was not limited to the writing world. His invention led to the development of the modern pencil, which is now a ubiquitous tool used in classrooms, offices, and homes across the world.

Lipman's invention was a revolutionary moment in history, and it changed the way people wrote and edited their work. To this day, his invention is still used and appreciated by people around the world.