As an artist, student of history, and Christian I see God in everything.
The pencil, an example of human creativity and ingenuity is a gift.
We have benefited from this technology only in recent history.
Have you ever wondered about the history of pencils and why are they yellow?
Video from History of Simple Things
Things We Take for Granted: Pencils, Why are They Yellow?
"Have you ever wondered why most pencils are painted yellow? In this video, we dive deep into the fascinating history behind the yellow pencil, tracing it back to global trade, royalty, and marketing strategies. Learn how a simple design choice made over a century ago still influences the pencils we use today. Discover the story of Joseph Hardtmuth, Koh-i-Noor, and how the connection to China shaped the future of the pencil industry. Timestamps: 00:16 - Introduction 00:57 - The Early History of Pencils 02:05 - Why Are Pencils Painted Yellow? 02:46 - Who Started the Yellow Pencil Trend? 03:32 - American Influence on the Yellow Pencil 05:54 - The Modern Yellow Pencil 06:37 - Conclusion & Outro " from the video introduction
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