Mechanical pencil history notes that in 1913 Charles R. Keeran invented the Eversharp Pencil, the first mass-produced mechanical pencil to combine a simple propelling mechanism with large lead capacity and robust, ergonomically sound design.
The method of eating hummus usually involves dipping pita bread, flatbread, crackers or tortilla chips into the hummus mix. Additionally, it can be found accompanying fish, eggplant, chicken, falafel and meze.
Hummus is a refrigerated dip made from chickpeas which have been cooked and then crushed into a thick paste. Originating from the Middle East, hummus is usually seasoned with olive oil, salt, and garlic. Hummus, being from chickpeas, is a good source of protein, iron, fiber, and a variety of vitamins. Eat hummus as a snack or appetizer with vegetables, bread, pita or crackers.