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What's the Story Behind Our Favorite Pens?

People have been writing by hand for thousands of years—ever since the Mesopotamians started doodling in cuneiform. That means there’s a vast, inky world for Will and Mango to explore, from the difference between scribes and scriveners to the best feathers for quill pens. They also reveal a shocking truth about fountain pens, and discover all the ways handwriting benefits our brains. (Yes, we recognize the irony of typing that.) Have a favorite pen? Upload a photo and tag us on Instagram @parttimegenius.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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