27 December, 2024

The original light bulb moment, 124 years of continuous use

 https://www.sciencealert.com/this-is-the-worlds-longest-burning-bulb-and-it-could-outlive-us-all 

Wow, talk about a light bulb moment. In reality though, manufacturers don’t want light bulbs to last indefinitely or many years because they don’t make money if people don’t need to but them very often. So planned obsolescence is a must to keep the money flowing in. But how amazing is the little light bulb to survive 124 years of use. It has seen so much change in technology over the years and hopefully it will continue to function for many years to come. A great testament to its inventor, it makes me wonder how many bulbs were made at the time this one was made and how long they lasted. 




Bayeux Tapestry: A 1,000-year-old embroidery depicting William the Conqueror's victory and King Harold's grisly death

  https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/bayeux-tapestry-a-1-000-year-old-embroidery-depicting-william-the-conquerors-victory-and-king-haro...