• swelter_spark@reddthat.com
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    Light bulbs originally lasted basically forever, is my understanding. The wires were thick enough to not break with use, and also made of a more durable metal. Then they were made thinner and the metal used changed, so they’d wear out eventually and users would have to buy more.