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The Ballpoint Chronicles: A Smudge in Time Mind Masters Biro
The Ballpoint Pen (Biro) The ballpoint pen is a writing instrument that uses a tiny rotating ball at its tip to dispense ink onto paper. Invented by László Bíró in the 1930s, it quickly became one of the most popular writing tools in the world because of its convenience, reliability, and low cost. 1. Who invented the ballpoint pen and when? · a) Thomas Edison, 1901 · b) László Bíró, 1938 · c) Alexander Fleming, 1928 · d) John Loud, 1888 2. Why did László Bíró decide to create the ballpoint pen? · a) He wanted to become rich · b) He was asked by the government · c) He was frustrated by the messiness of fountain pens · d) He needed a pen for his children 3. In which country and year did the first ballpoint pens go on sale? · a) Hungary, 1938 · b) USA, 1945 · c) Argentina, 1943 · d) France, 1950 4. How long a line can a single ballpoint pen draw? · a) 500 meters · b) 1 kilometer · c) 2 kilometers · d) 5 kilometers 5. What material is the small ball at the tip usually made of? · a) Steel · b) Plastic · c) Tungsten carbide · d) Aluminum 5 Interesting Facts: 1. The ballpoint pen was invented by Hungarian journalist László Bíró in 1938, who was frustrated by the messiness of fountain pens. 2. The first ballpoint pens went on sale in Argentina in 1943 and were originally called "biromes." 3. A single ballpoint pen can draw a line up to 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) long. 4. The small ball at the tip is usually made of tungsten carbide, one of the hardest materials on Earth. 5. Around 100 ballpoint pens are sold every second worldwide, making them the most popular writing tool in history.
Звук был взят с этого сайта The word Biro comes from the surname of the Hungarian inventor László Bíró, who created the first ballpoint pen in 1938. The surname Bíró itself means "judge" in Hungarian. Originally, "Biro" was registered as a trademark, but over time it became so popular that it turned into a common noun used for any ballpoint pen. In English (especially in British English), the word is still used in this meaning today.
Unusual uses 1. Method: Blowing soap bubbles The Pen Body for Blowing Bubbles The hollow plastic body of a ballpoint pen can be used as a simple straw for blowing soap bubbles. Once the ink tube is removed, the empty barrel works perfectly for dipping into soapy water and blowing small bubbles. 2. Method: Deregulation The Pen as a Conductor's Baton A ballpoint pen is often used as a makeshift baton by conductors and music teachers during rehearsals. Its light weight, balanced shape, and easy grip make it a handy substitute when a real baton is not available. 3 Method: Use instead of a valve core in a wheel The Pen Instead of a Valve Core (Под 3)A ballpoint pen can be used as a temporary substitute for a valve core in a wheel. The pen barrel is inserted into the valve stem to block air from escaping, helping to keep the tire inflated until a proper valve core is installed.
The role of the biro in art Literature Movie “ He traded Lena Plyasulya’s ballpoint pen with Shurik for a pair of jeans.” (Ninel Maksimenko) The film: “Ivan Vasilyevich Changes Profession” A memorable comedic moment occurs when Georges Miloslavsky presents a ballpoint pen to the Swedish ambassador as a distraction while stealing the ambassador's medal. The ambassador is amazed by this novelty, which contains a floating figure inside, and completely fails to notice the theft.
Visual arts A hyper-realistic drawing made with a ballpoint pen by Juan Francisco Casas. A ballpoint pen is used to create a detailed portrait. The blue ink is applied with different pressure and hatching to build up shadows, highlights, and the realistic texture of the face and hands. Music Thingy — «Ballpoint Pen» (2000). «Write down the crime with a ballpoint pen», «Will it stab my hand so I can't write anymore?».