82. Mechanical Pencils

So, the first person to ever think of and design a mechanical pencil was a genius. I remember being so amazed the first time I ever saw one. A pencil that you don't have to sharpen? That's awesome! Seriously, though, it's amazing how much more convenient it is to just click a button a couple of times rather than stick your pencil in a sharpener. Also, the lead on a mechanical pencil doesn't actually get dull and fat as you write with it, which is great as well. Anyway, despite having been so amazed by them when I first discovered them, I've grown to take them for granted. But, in all actuality, I am thankful that someone created them and has made my life that little bit more convenient.