Know thy bic Curiosities Matthew Schantz August 23, 2012 Because you’ve probably never bothered to get to know your stalwart writing companion: A history of the ballpoint pen. The Millions' future depends on your support. Become a member today. Matthew Schantz is an intern for The Millions. He is currently studying English and Russian at Columbia University. Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Brandon-Croft, Tate, Millner, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith February 7, 2023 | 5 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Schuyler, Cai, Adjapon, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 31, 2023 | 4 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Hemon, Guns, Harding, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 24, 2023 | 5 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Winslow, Kois, Tóibín, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 17, 2023 | 7 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Iyer, Cauley, Malcolm, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith January 10, 2023 | 6 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Delaney, Theroux, Simonds, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith November 29, 2022 | 4 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Howrey, Johanne Lykke Holm, Collins, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith November 15, 2022 | 4 min read Curiosities New Releases Tuesday New Release Day: Starring Banks, Wilson, Krasznahorkai, and More Curiosities New Releases Thom Beckwith November 8, 2022 | 6 min read
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