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Do wooden pencils contain lead as their core?
No, wooden pencils do not contain lead in their core. The term "lead" is a misnomer, as wooden pencils actually use graphite for their core. Graphite was historically called "black lead" due to its appearance, leading to the common misconception that pencils contain lead.
Yes, wooden pencils typically contain a core made of graphite and clay, which is commonly referred to as "lead" despite not being made of actual lead.