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SUMMER SCHOOL 8: Productivity & Getting Lit

Planet Money

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How Much Light Are People Getting for Their Money?

In ancient Babylon people used lamps for light. How many minutes could you light up a small room at night with as much light as you get from today's modern light bulb? Here's the answer for ancient Babylon. Maybe ten minutes. It was really expensive.

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