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Yes; they are sometimes used as light sources, some by setting fire to an oil inside the lantern, and some by battery-powered bulbs.
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When was a lantern invented?
The use of lanterns began during antiquity. There are references to the use of lanterns in Greek literature, as well as the Bible. Today, lanterns vary in how they are constructed and what energy is used to provide the light. Mantle lanterns can use a gas chamber, pressurized fuel, protein or kerosene.
What do they carve in Ireland for Jack O Lanterns?
Ireland used Turnips as "Jack "O" Lanterns"
Is a bullhook still used today?
yes it is still used today
Is the tank still used today?
the tank is still used today. For example the M1 Abrams is still used
Is longhouses still used today?
long houses are not still used today
What is the largest size battery?
The largest conventional battery used today is the 12 Volt used or lanterns. There are other types of larger batteries such as a car battery.
Who killed the green lantern?
there are many green lanterns, and all the green lanterns of earth are still presently alive.
What is the popular food used to carve jack-o-lanterns?
Pumpkins are used to carve jack-o-lanterns.
Why did people use lanterns in fishing communities?
they used lanterns because they wanted 2
Is Saturn v still being used today?
yes its still used today
Was oil used to light lanterns in the colonies?
Yes, whale oil was mostly used to light the lanterns in the colonies. The lanterns were not used in all homes because the oil was costly. Many homes only used the fireplace as a source of light.
When were lanterns built?
1800's. The ancient Chinese used lanterns, it started with captured fireflies
