do u know what is a slate pencil?

Question

i have the habit of eating them people say that worms will come in the stomach if we eat them and also we have to face problems during pregnency of course im still young but im afraid really all these are true?my friends are bringing them everyday to the college and i cannot stop eating them what should i do? plz help

Answer 1

Many years ago in the early 1900's , small slates were used in schools for children to wrote on, and about 40 years later paper was invented. Children wrote with a small rod of slate called a slate pencil. There are still some slate pencils around today but very few because now we use lead.


We've all done it at one time or another; the habit usually stems from our school days when we were so bored that masticating our writing material was the only solace we could foresee. Pens and pencils are crawling with germs so you must do this at your own peril, not to mention that it's not an attractive habit at the office. If it becomes a problem for you, coat the writing utensil with Tabasco sauce. Moreover, chewing gum might be enough for your mouth to handle.


In the end, you must remember that the best tool to break a bad habit is determination. If you want to get rid of it badly enough, you will give yourself the right instruments and you will succeed.
If all fails, give self-help tapes or hypnosis a try, or consult a professional.

Answer 2

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a pencil of soft slate (or soapstone) used for writing on a slate

Answer 3

if you are eating them you have a disease called pica, go to your doctor and get mineral suppliments,