But it was easy-to-use writing implements--including the pencil, pen and brush--that made mass education and literacy possible.

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Other important writing tools include: the steel pen nib, the stylus, the brush, the pen.

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At time of writing the home secretary is preparing the government's response and it is unimaginable that she will simply attempt to brush this defeat off.

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