1888
An American, John J Loud, received the first patent for a ballpoint pen back in 1888. Loud, a lawyer and occasional inventor, wanted an ink pen which would be able to write on rougher materials such as wood and leather as well as paper. His masterstroke was the revolving steel ball, which was held in place by a socket.
and mad at my 8 year old self for believing the propaganda without question, I remember feeling sorry for AF.
also used to believe Victor Frankl's books were 100% true. sure I was mistaken about that one too...
I would ask her, what does she thinks about the parts of Anne Frank diary being written by ballpoint pen?
1888 An American, John J Loud, received the first patent for a ballpoint pen back in 1888. Loud, a lawyer and occasional inventor, wanted an ink pen which would be able to write on rougher materials such as wood and leather as well as paper. His masterstroke was the revolving steel ball, which was held in place by a socket.
this^
and mad at my 8 year old self for believing the propaganda without question, I remember feeling sorry for AF.
also used to believe Victor Frankl's books were 100% true. sure I was mistaken about that one too...