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Random question: do you have a favourite pen? The BALLPOINT PEN is trending on social media!

Danny Foresta June 10, 2022 9:19 am Last Updated on June 30, 2025 2:29 pm

I was shocked to see that the Ballpoint Pen was trending on Twitter / social media this morning.

Here’s what you might not know: it was invented on this day in 1943. Have you heard the story about this invention?

It’s credited to a man named Laszlo Biro of Hungary. During the World War 2, he was commissioned by the British Royal Air Force to develop something that could write under ‘low atmospheric pressure’ at high altitudes. He filed a patent for it 5 years earlier, and the rest is history.

What’s your favourite pen?

Danny Foresta

Danny Foresta was born and raised in Thunder Bay. He's worked in radio for over 30 years. Has spent the last 20 years in Morning Radio. Joined Acadia Broadcasting in 2021. He hosts "Mornings In The Bay" on 99.9 The Bay.
He enjoys all aspects of the radio industry. Danny is married to Lori, and has a son, Joseph in University.

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