Although it’s not very glamorous, everyone needs a reliable pencil sharpener in their home. Whether your kids write with pencils every day or you turn to your colored pencils and your calming coloring ...

For years, the knife was the most commonly used tool to sharpen the wooden writing instrument known as a pencil (which historians believe was invented in the 15th or 16th century). But whittling the ...

Gone are the days when kids had to raise their hands, rise from their desks and walk to sharpen their pencils in the corner of the classroom. Granted, personal sharpeners definitely aren’t a fresh ...

Long lines at amusement parks. Traffic stalled at rush hour. Cycling uphill. To most of us, these are just minor problems we face in an otherwise comfortable existence. To Anwar Farooq, they are ...

Travelers who have a winter getaway to the Hocking Hills penciled in on their calendars should consider circling the date Jan. 20. The scenic region, one hour southeast of Columbus, will host several ...

Pencil sharpeners are an essential tool for students of all ages, artists and pros in a wide range of technical fields. A dull pencil can doom good work, but thankfully, that’s not a fate any ...

If you need to make a mark, finish a crossword, or just doodle a bit, this Blackwing sharpener proves its point. If you need to make a mark, finish a crossword, or just doodle a bit, this Blackwing ...

As post-war shortages faded in memory, the 1970s-80s became a time period when middle-class Americans felt relatively comfortable financially and increasingly able to indulge themselves. During the ...

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) - Many people across the world enjoy collecting items. Laramie resident Milton Ontiveroz has a collection that’s almost as unique and funny as the man himself. For the last 23 years ...