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they made light bulbs out of wood and copper which they lit with matches made out of charcol. they kept warm by making an artificial sun, which is made out of gold and silver. they put a candle inside it and it gives off a chemicaly made heat which keeps them warm.

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People got light before electricity by burning things especially wood, oil, and wax. They would use candles, gas lamps, and torches to name a few.

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