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Impossible to be specific. The candle was a slow and painful evolution from an observation by primitive man that the fat of animals would burn if a flame were touched to it. Originally, this was a vessel with a rough fiber wick in it. It would have smoked like crazy and smelled awful, but it was probably still a miracle to our ancestors: A light after dark! And you can control it! Over many centuries, candle making developed from that. Candles were common in Europe by AD 500.
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When did king Alfred the Great invent the candle clock?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that King Alfred the Great invented the candle clock. Candle clocks were used in various cultures before Alfred's reign in the 9th century. Alfred is known more for his military strategies and efforts to promote education and literacy in Anglo-Saxon England.
Is a candle illuminated?
A candle can be illuminated usually when you light it... That's the whole point of a candle. A candle can be illuminated usually when you light it... That's the whole point of a candle.
What is a tall slender candle called?
A tall slender candle is called a taper candle.
Can a candle in a jar last forever?
No, a candle in a jar will not last forever. The candle will eventually burn out as it consumes the wax and wick. The duration of the candle depends on factors such as the size of the candle, the quality of the wax, and the environmental conditions.
Is a candle a light source?
Yes a candle is a light source. Actually, the unit for intensity of light (candela) is based on the light emitted by a candle.
What year did George Bunnot invent the candle?
George Bunnell did not invent the candle. The candle is believed to have been invented by the ancient Romans in the 1st century AD.
Who was the first to invent the candle clock?
no one
Why did the ancient Egyptians invent the candle?
To see in the dark!
When did thomas Paine invent the smokeless candle?
Thomas Paine did not invent the smokeless candle. He was a political activist and author who played a significant role in the American Revolution. The smokeless candle was actually invented by Michael Faraday in the early 19th century.
What did Alfred the Great invent?
He invented the time candle & the lantern.
What did baker Tom smith invent in 1830?
It was a candle on which the birth of christanity evolved?
Did Thomas Paine invent the smokless candle?
No, Thomas Paine did not invent the smokeless candle. He is best known for his influential writings during the American Revolution, particularly "Common Sense" and "The American Crisis." The smokeless candle was developed much later, primarily in the 19th century, by inventors seeking to improve candle technology. Paine's contributions were largely in the realm of political philosophy and advocacy for independence, rather than in inventions.
When did king Alfred the Great invent the candle clock?
There is no historical evidence to suggest that King Alfred the Great invented the candle clock. Candle clocks were used in various cultures before Alfred's reign in the 9th century. Alfred is known more for his military strategies and efforts to promote education and literacy in Anglo-Saxon England.
i am tall when i am young and i am short when i am old what am i?
A candle
What is the name of the candle that is blessed and lit at the beginning of the liturgy?
The candle is called the Paschal candle. It is sometimes referred to as the "Easter candle."
Did the Romans invent the candle?
The ancient Egyptians first invented candles about 5,000 years ago, using beeswax as the candle material. It was independently reinvented a number of times since then, using different materials: for example, the ancient Chinese burned wax from seeds and insects; ancient Indians used cinnamon; Native Americans and Eskimo used a particular type of oily fish.
Is a candle illuminated?
A candle can be illuminated usually when you light it... That's the whole point of a candle. A candle can be illuminated usually when you light it... That's the whole point of a candle.
