For years, the knife was the most commonly used tool to sharpen the wooden writing instrument known as a pencil (which historians believe was invented in the 15th or 16th century). But whittling the ...

Sticking a pencil into the top lens of this tiny TLR camera feels like you're sticking a pointy stick in somebody's eye, but that's ok, as that's not really a lens. In fact, this isn't really a camera ...

When's the last time you sat down and wrote something with a nice, sharp pencil? You'll be happy to know that it still feels, sounds, and smells great. But a sharp pencil requires a pencil sharpener, ...

A lip liner can be a make-it-or-break-it tool in your everyday look, so when the tip crumbles or breaks, it can be a nightmare — especially if you don't have a lip pencil sharpener. Luckily, there are ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. April 5, 2017 Add as a ...

If you need to make a mark, finish a crossword, or just doodle a bit, this Blackwing sharpener proves its point. If you need to make a mark, finish a crossword, or just doodle a bit, this Blackwing ...

Long lines at amusement parks. Traffic stalled at rush hour. Cycling uphill. To most of us, these are just minor problems we face in an otherwise comfortable existence. To Anwar Farooq, they are ...

ICHEON, Gyeonggi Province — How much can a pencil sharpener mean to its owner? In Kim Won-rae’s world, it means a lot. At his workshop in Icheon, outside Seoul, where he fixes sharpeners as old as ...