SUMMER SCHOOL 8: Productivity & Getting Lit
Planet Money
Illuminating Innovations: The Shift from Kerosene to Electric Light
This chapter explores the transformative role of kerosene in 19th-century lighting and its advantages over whale oil. It also unveils the crucial financial and infrastructural developments that made electric lamps possible, emphasizing the broader impact of lighting technology on society.
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