The average pencil holds enough graphite to draw a line about 35 miles (56 KM) long or to write roughly 45,000 words.

The average pencil holds enough graphite to draw a line about 35 miles (56 KM) long or to write roughly 45,000 words.

The average round HB pencil will draw a line 35 miles long – which is enough to write approx. 45,000-50,000 words!

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