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Old 08-06-2011, 03:28 PM
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A further digression:- I remember a visit to Jenolan Caves many years ago. The guide pointed to an incandescent bulb that had been in operation since electric light had first been installed in the caves.

Just found a more recent report:-

Chifley Cave
History lives in the Chifley Cave. It is believed to be the first cave anywhere in the world to be lit by electric light, back in 1881. Visitors get to see an example of one of the old light bulbs still in use......
I remember seeing a story about a firestation that has the worlds longest lasting lightbulb.
I think it has a bamboo filament and has never been turned off.
From memory there is a live webcam on it! LOL

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Longest...ng_light_bulbs
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