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Brains On! Science podcast for kids
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The Fountain Pen - The Most Valuable Pen
The quill dominated the pen game from its invention in the sixth century. It's what they used to write the American Constitution. How do we move beyond dip pens? The answer is the fountain pen. They use reservoirs, these skinny tubes filled with ink that go inside the pen. This means no more dipping. But it isn't perfect - I've got smudges all over the place.
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