Writer A.J. Jacobs wrote his manuscript using a quill and ink, inspired by a year of adopting the mindset and habits of the U.S. founders. This is A.J. Jacob's pen and article.

First, there was quill and ink. Then the fountain pen, followed by the ballpoint pen. Now, we can add something new to the history books: the compostable pen. [Photo: courtesy CRA-Carlo Ratti ...