Want to instantly whittle your waist, enhance curves, appear slimmer, and look chic no matter the occasion? Simple: stock up on the coveted pencil skirt. READ: Skirts: The Long and Short of the Trends ...

Ever wondered how a pencil is made? Me too, so I will join you as we watch the following video. It's from pencil-maker Staedtler. Just imagine that I am sitting at your side, perhaps sipping a coffee ...

Despite the name, pencils have never been made with lead. They’re made with graphite, a form of carbon. Just where does graphite come from, and why did we decided to write with it? NPR took a look ...