The World's Oldest Light Bulb Has Been On for 110 Years

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The World's Oldest Light Bulb Has Been On for 110 Years Posted: 17 Jun 2011 06:33 AM PDT How many people does it take to change this light bulb? None. On June 18, the oldest-known working light bulb in the world will celebrate the 110th year it has burned bright. The bulb, which hangs idly about in a fire station in Livermore, California, holds the Guinness World Record. However, it's not clear how this particular bulb has been glowing since it was installed in 1901. Lynn Owens, who is in charge of the light bulb centennial committee, says, "Nobody knows how it's possible.... [[ Click Through for the rest of the post, and other interesting content. ]]

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