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They used fire, oil lamps, candles before electricity came along,they had to light up street lights at night, with a big stick with fire on the end.....
Fire in various forms was the almost sole source of light right up until the widespread use of electric lightbulbs. This category was very broad - the light could be from many sources, including:
- Wood fires - including torches
- Candles
- Oil Lamps
- Coal Fires
- Gas Fires
Of course, the main source of light was, as in many ways it still is, the Sun, Moon and Stars.
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How did we send meseges in the olden days?
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What were the shops like in the olden days?
what were shops like in the olden days
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What did the people in the Olden-Days have?
Please define "olden days" because each time had different things. To some people 1950 is the "olden days".
Why was an oasis surrounded by walls in the olden days?
Why was an oasis surrounded by a wall in the olden days
What did they use in the olden days to wash there clothes?
what did thety wash their clothes with back in the olden days
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Discuss the purification methods used in the olden days
In the olden days what did they wear?
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