There is a special light bulb that has been shining for a very long time. It is called the Centennial Light. This light bulb could reach 124 years of shining in 2025.
The exact date when the Centennial Light was made is not clear. However, it is known as the longest-burning light bulb in the world.
It shines a soft orange light in a fire station in California. The fire station’s workers have taken care of it since 1901. The bulb has only been turned off a few times, usually for repairs.
In 2015, people celebrated the bulb for working over a million hours. It even has a live camera, so everyone can watch it shine.
This bulb is special because it was made with a carbon filament. This helps it last a long time, much longer than modern bulbs, which often burn out quickly. The Centennial Light is truly one of a kind!
Vocabulary List:
- Centennial /senˈtɛn.i.əl/ (adjective): Relating to a period of one hundred years.
- Illuminate /ɪˈluː.mɪ.neɪt/ (verb): To light up; to make something visible or bright.
- Filament /ˈfɪl.ə.mənt/ (noun): A thin wire or thread especially one that produces light in a bulb.
- Soft /sɔːft/ (adjective): Gentle and not harsh; having a mild quality.
- Repair /rɪˈpɛər/ (verb): To fix or mend something that is broken or damaged.
- Celebrate /ˈsɛl.ə.breɪt/ (verb): To acknowledge a significant or happy event with joy or festivities.
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