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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.

 

People have been writing by hand for thousands of years&mdash;ever since the Mesopotamians started doodling in cuneiform. That means there&rsquo;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 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/parttimegenius">@parttimegenius</a>.
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Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.

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What's the Story Behind Our Favorite Pens?

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