How Much Do You Know About the Contents Of Your Stationery Drawer?

Whether we’re scrolling through interesting listicles on our favourite websites or pinning life hacks on Pinterest, there’s something great about learning new information and exclaiming “I never knew that!”.

 Well, you’ll get the same kind of feeling you get when you read the infographic below. It’s all about stationery – and although that may not sound like the most exciting in the world – you’re probably going to be amazed at some of the ways everyday items like biros and erasers came about.

Just check out the first fact, for instance: who knew that people used to get rid of pencil lines using bread crusts of all things!? And it’s because of World War Two pilots that you’re using a biro at your desk toady!? Take a look at the facts below (put together by educational supplier GLS) and see for yourself.

Provided by GLS