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How the No. 2 pencil became a uniquely American school supply staple
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How the No. 2 pencil became a uniquely American school supply staple
No. 2 pencils and a mock SAT test form are arranged for a photo in Phoenix, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026.(AP Photo/Dario Lopez-Mills)2026-08-24T17:01:14Z For generations of Americans, a sharpened No. 2 penci
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