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Lighting is a necessity for virtually everyone on earth. Just over 10 decades ago we were just in the infancy of it all and appreciated the newness of being able to have light by just flipping a switch. Before this we had to light a gas or oil lamp.

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At the end of the 19th century, man was awakened with a fabulous new lighting for all to enjoy. The incandescent light bulb was born. Thanks to the inventiveness and perseverance of one of the most famous inventors of our times, Thomas a. Edison, we are able to still enjoy its benefits, but can we still enjoy its luxuries?

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Near the end of the 19th century, Thomas Edison invented a new and revolutionary lighting source, requiring no burning of whale oils or gas which would also shed light on their needs with even greater intensity. Only a few could have envisioned the future global use of the incandescent light bulb. This new light source would eventually become the most widely used light source on earth.