10 interesting facts about stationery


Let’s face it, we all love stationery. Being handed a new and fancy-looking stapler can lift my mood as much as the next person, but there are a few things we did not know about the beloved items we have on our desks (unless you’re a stationery geek).


So, let’s lay out the facts (with the assistance of some lovely imagery):





























There you go, you learn something new every day.

Happy World Stationery Day! 

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