Aside from the occasional power outage and one change of location that took 20 minutes, Livermore, California's 'Centennial Light' has been burning since 1901, making it the world's longest-lasting light bulb.
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September 3, 2023 at 3:33 PM
Aside from the occasional power outage and one change of location that took 20 minutes, Livermore, California's 'Centennial Light' has been burning since 1901, making it the world's longest-lasting light bulb.
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A Relic of Longevity: The California Bulb That Exposes Industry's Shift to Short-Lived Products
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The Century-Long Glow: How a 123-Year-Old Light Bulb Unveils the Origins of Planned Obsolescence
"A 123-year-old light bulb in California exposes the history of planned obsolescence, a strategy that reduced product lifespans for profit."
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August 16, 2025 at 9:35 PM
A Relic of Longevity: The California Bulb That Exposes Industry's Shift to Short-Lived Products
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For 75 years, the bulb was connected to city power, but when the fire department moved in 1976, the bulb moved with them and was hooked up to a backup generator and, later, a uninterruptible power supply. #California #Lights #CentennialLight #DontTellEdison
March 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM
For 75 years, the bulb was connected to city power, but when the fire department moved in 1976, the bulb moved with them and was hooked up to a backup generator and, later, a uninterruptible power supply. #California #Lights #CentennialLight #DontTellEdison