I read that there was a time (and unfortunately I don't know when) when they
thought that lead was good for you, and they added it to pretty much
everything, including toothpaste -- yikes!
Joanna

"Steve" wrote in message
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Bob Walsh wrote:

Diana,

Pencil "lead" is really graphite.

Bob

I've always assumed they used real lead at one time or that name would
have never been used. I wonder how long ago real lead was last used?
It's past my bed time and I can't think of what words to google to find
that answer. Someday.

Steve