For 75 years, the bulb was connected to city power, but when the fire department moved in 1976, the bulb moved with them and was hooked up to a backup generator and, later, a uninterruptible power supply. #California #Lights #CentennialLight #DontTellEdison

The Century-Long Glow: How a 123-Year-Old Light Bulb Unveils the Origins of Planned Obsolescence "A 123-year-old light bulb in California exposes the history of planned obsolescence, a strategy that reduced product lifespans for profit."

A Relic of Longevity: The California Bulb That Exposes Industry's Shift to Short-Lived Products

#PlannedObsolescence #CentennialLight #PhoebusCartel #RightToRepair #FactRage #FactRageNews

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