Rubber Eraser Day
For all those prone to making a mistake Rubber Eraser Day will always fall on April 15th……………….
Make no mistake about it; Rubber Eraser Day celebrates the invention of erasers. We all make mistakes. I thought I did once and then found out I didn’t. This day is designated to recognize and appreciate the value of that little rubber thingy that sits atop our pencils. When one makes a mistake, they are the big "cover-up", oops, make that eraser, of our faux pax (I prefer to call them a booboo). Just imagine how messy our documents would be without it!
Why not just call it "Eraser Day"? Well, there are two reasons. The first is erasers were made of rubber. Today, they are made of rubber, or vinyl. Secondly, in Great Britain, they are formally called "rubbers". I am thinking they should be called eradicators, what do you think???
In the world of erasers, two men are prominent. Joseph Priestley
discovered the eraser in 1770, using pieces of rubber imported from Brazil. Then in 1858, Hyman Lipman of Philadelphia, Pa., patented the pencil with an eraser at the end. Oh thank you Hyman the schools are a better place since this invention.
Today's Quote: To err is human, an eraser is divine!
Something to Ponder: When will they put one on the pencil used to keep score in golf????
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Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional
Don...
Oh my goodemess. It seems that there is a day for everything! And I like the word "eradicator" too!
Apr 15, 2011 04:10 AM
Lake and Lodge Realty LLC - Big Rapids, MI
Real Estate Broker, Serving Big Rapids and West Central MI
An eraser in golf might be too big of temptation for some Don. Probably why it's not there. Some should have to use ink. lol
Apr 15, 2011 04:19 AM
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.
I am not sure kids even know what an eraser is now days. My Grand daughter uses pen even in the 3rd grade.
I used many of these every year. lol
Apr 15, 2011 04:24 AM
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes
Good afternoon Richard,
You would be surprised at all the different days there are. It makes me wonder who would have ever thought about doing them.
Apr 15, 2011 05:26 AM
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes
Randy,
I stopped using a pencil and in the process lowered my golf score to +15. It was amazing how good I got after not worrying about my score on paper.
Apr 15, 2011 05:28 AM
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes
William,
I am thinking that we could lower school costs if they would just go to an E reader for their books and tests and homework. Look at all the $$ that could be saved.
Apr 15, 2011 05:30 AM
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital
Don, I love it that you thought you'd made a mistake, but that was a mistake. Nice to learn all about erasers here on Active Rain.
Apr 16, 2011 02:21 AM
Pilkerton Realtors - Brentwood, TN
Realtor - Nashville TN Real Estate
Don, I haven't used an eraser in so long I might have forgotten what to do with it! LOL
Apr 16, 2011 04:56 AM
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