1. Time Traveler: LIGHTING.
- Subjects
LIBRARY users ,CANDLESTICKS ,TRAVELERS ,LAMPS ,CONSUMERS ,FIREPROOFING agents - Abstract
This article from Consumer Reports provides a historical overview of lighting technologies and products. It compares incandescent and fluorescent lightbulbs, recommends a Coleman lantern for camping, discusses the invention of the incandescent lightbulb by Thomas A. Edison, critiques modern lamp designs, highlights the popularity of lava lamps in the 1960s, warns against fire hazards in plastic candleholders and halogen floor lamps, reviews smart bulbs, and mentions the rise of LED bulbs. The article offers a range of perspectives and information for library patrons researching lighting topics. [Extracted from the article]
- Published
- 2024