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Fluoresent light bulbs are run using electricity..

phosphorescentlight are not,, they have particles inside that absorb from light sources of any kind and store it away to be used , that's why they are not glowing all the time.

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If you use them correctly, fluorescent bulbs won't burn out (you need to leave them on for 8 hours the first time they are turned on). Also, they use about 1/3 the electricity as regular bulbs, which saves on the electric bill.

Regular light bulbs are better if you are worried about the bulb breaking (incandescent light bulbs are non-toxic), or if you are prone to migraines.

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