In Livermore, California, a humble light bulb has been glowing almost non-stop since 1901 — over 120 years! Known as the Centennial Light, this dim, carbon-filament bulb was built to last, unlike most modern products. Its extraordinary lifespan fuels debates about planned obsolescence — the practice of designing products to wear out faster so consumers must buy replacements. In the 1920s, the infamous Phoebus Cartel even limited bulb life to 1,000 hours. While modern bulbs are brighter and more
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In 1901, a small incandescent bulb was switched on in Livermore, California and it’s still glowing today. Known as the Centennial Light, it gives off a soft 4-watt glow and holds the Guinness World Record as the world’s longest-lasting light bulb. 💡 The funny thing? You can actually watch it glow live; there’s a webcam streaming it 24/7 on the official Centennial Light website. 📍 Fire Station #6 4550 East Ave, Livermore, CA ⏰ Best viewing hours: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. #A
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The world's longest-lasting light bulb is in the United States. The address is Centennial Light located at 4550 East Avenue, Livermore, California. It is maintained by the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department. The fire department claims that the bulb is at least 119 years old (installed 1901). The light bulb was invented by Adolphe Chaillet, a French engineer. He filed a patent for this technology in 1900. The Centennial Light was originally a 60-watt bulb, but now emitting light as a 4-watt nig
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