Feb 17 2016
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By namanknowledge Language

Fact #1039: The word “pencil” derives from the Latin penicillus, meaning “paintbrush.”

Penicillin is also derived from the same word… in reference to the shape of the mould cells.

Source: http://discovermagazine.com/2007/may/20-things-you-didnt-know-about-pencils

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