n The Write Stuff? We happened to come across a rather old Eberhard Faber Blackwing pencil, displaying proudly that it’s “woodclinched.” With an Internet search, we were able to find plenty of references to the word “woodclinched” relating to pencils, but no explanation of what the word means. If you can help, please let us know.

What people in Italy call Bracchio Di Ferro (Iron Arm), Americans call:

A) A forklift

B) The Eiffel Tower

C) Popeye the Sailor

D) A food processor

Friday’s answer: Containing 200 kilograms of gold, the highest-value coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint has a face value of $1 million. While conceived as a promotional device, it is legal tender in Canada, produced only upon special order.

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