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One of the benefits of the light bulb is that it extends the evenings for people who want to read, do needlework etc. after dinner. Before that, there was candlelight, which was not very bright. Candles also could catch fire, so safety was not the best.

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What invention came after the light bulb?

After the light bulb, the next major invention was the telephone by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. This invention revolutionized communication and paved the way for further advancements in technology.


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