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California Has a Light Bulb that Has Been on Continuously Since 1901: What Keeps It Alive Is neither the Luck nor the Quality of the Glass

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The lamp of the Fire Station No. 6 in Livermore has been in operation since 1901 and its longevity is explained by its old design and never shutting down.

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California Has a Light Bulb that Has Been on Continuously Since 1901: What Keeps It Alive Is neither the Luck nor the Quality of the Glass

The lamp of the Fire Station No. 6 in Livermore has been in operation since 1901 and its longevity is explained by its old design and never shutting down.

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California Has a Light Bulb Continuously Lit Since 1901: What Keeps It Alive Is neither the Chance nor the Quality of the Glass

Since 1901, a 4-watt light bulb shines continuously at the fire station in Liverpool, California. Its secret is not magical: a thick carbon filament, a low power and above all, never extinguishes. A longevity that radically contrasts with the industry's decision in 1924 to intentionally reduce the lifespan of the light bulbs. More

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SciencePost broke the news on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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