We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Melanie Pinola Confession time: I’ve never liked mechanical pencils. The lead ...

Perfectly designed objects are hard to find. But since March 30 is National Pencil Day, it seems appropriate to give credit where it's due. It's been 158 years since Hymen Lipman first married the ...

There are some inventions that look completely pointless to the untrained eye: who would ever need a motorized garbage can, an electric pencil sharpener or a battery-powered eraser? Quite often, it ...