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    5. if the #2 pencil is the most popular, why's it still #2?
    if the #2 pencil is the most popular, why's it still #2?

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    +3  Views: 592 Answers: 2 Posted: 13 years ago
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      The #2 indicates the hardness of the lead in the pencil.  #3 lead is harder than #2.  As the numbers go up the lead gets harder and the marks are lighter.  The harder the lead the longer the pencil will last. 

      13 years ago. Rating: 2
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        cause if your number one you cant get any better!

        13 years ago. Rating: 1
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