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  1. Raw Materials Selection Pencil manufacturing begins with the careful selection of raw materials. The primary materials include wood, graphite, clay, and a bonding agent. High-quality cedarwood is often used for its durability, smooth grain, and ease of sharpening. The pencil "lead" is not actually made of lead, but a mixture of graphite and clay. Graphite provides the mark-making quality, while clay controls the hardness or softness of the pencil. Wax or other additives may be included to improve smoothness and reduce breakage. 2. Graphite Core Production The graphite and clay are blended in precise proportions to form a paste. This mixture is then extruded into long, thin rods which are dried and fired in a kiln at high temperatures. This firing process hardens the cores and locks in their properties. After cooling, the rods are sometimes coated with wax or oil to enhance writing performance. The exact blend of graphite and clay determines the grade of the pencil, fr...

  1. Kiki the Talking Parrot In a quiet village filled with mango trees and flower gardens lived a bright green parrot named Kiki. She had shiny feathers, a red beak, and the most cheerful voice in the village. Kiki wasn’t an ordinary parrot—she could talk! Kiki lived in a large wooden cage on Granny Meena’s porch. Every morning, she greeted people walking by: “Good morning! Don’t forget your smile!” The villagers loved her cheerful chatter and often stopped to talk with her. 2. A Secret Wish Though Kiki was happy, she had a secret wish: to fly freely in the open sky. She often looked up at the birds gliding above the trees and whispered, “Someday, I want to soar like them.” Granny Meena loved Kiki dearly but never let her out of the cage. “It’s for your safety, little one,” she’d say kindly. One night, as the stars twinkled and the breeze blew softly, Kiki made a quiet decision. “If I get the chance,” she whispered, “I will fly.” 3. The Great Escape One morning, Granny Mee...