The secret life of crayons
Chapter 1
From petroleum to paste
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Chapter 2
Nature's ancient paintbox
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Chapter 3
The science of synthetic shades
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Chapter 4
How crayons conquered the classroom
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YOUR GOAL
Master of The secret life of crayons
Ch 4 · How crayons conquered the classroom
Fun Fact
Crayola name: Alice Binney, a schoolteacher and wife of the founder, invented the name 'Crayola' by combining 'craie' (chalk) with 'ola' (oleaginous or oily).
Glossary
crayon (noun)
A stick of colored wax, charcoal, or other material used for writing or drawing. In 1903, Binney & Smith launched their famous eight-color box of non-toxic wax crayons for schools.
A stick of colored wax, charcoal, or other material used for writing or drawing. In 1903, Binney & Smith launched their famous eight-color box of non-toxic wax crayons for schools.
Quiz
In what year was the first commercial box of eight Crayola crayons sold to the public?
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What industrial product did Binney & Smith manufacture before they started making school crayons?
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Which two cousins founded the company Binney & Smith, the creators of Crayola crayons?
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Why did the manufacturers of Crayola crayons rename the color 'Flesh' to 'Peach' in 1962?