Mixing wax with pigment is something artists have been doing since DaVinci. These little implements would later go on to be called crayons and gained popularity among the elementary school set. Learn all about crayons in today's episode.
# Stuff You Should Know - Crayons Episode Summary
Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly colorful history of crayons, tracing how these beloved waxy sticks evolved from artistic tools used by Renaissance masters into the iconic classroom staple we all grew up with. Starting with the Industrial Revolution's role in developing paraffin wax and the rise of mandatory education, they explore how Binnie and Smith created Crayola in the 1880s and came to dominate the market, while also uncovering some fascinating facts like why the smell of crayons ranks among adults' most recognizable scents and what makes those 64-count boxes with sharpeners so special.
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