Incredible: light bulb shines from 107 Years!

Incredible: light bulb shines from 107 Years!

This is the most persistent bulb in the world: was screwed into 1901 year and has been shining almost continuously since then! It already has its own website and visits by several presidents to its account – better than many stars. The American town of Livemore has a one-of-a-kind fire department. It is not about modern cars or the latest fire warning systems. The fire station boasts the longest glowing light bulb in the world! Bought and installed in 1901 bulb year by 107 it lights up practically all the time. She survived 2 removals of firefighters and renovation of the firehouse from the year 1937. The bulb was then the longest, because a few days, interruption in operation. Reconnected, shines to this day. Already in the 70s of the last century it was entered in the Guinness Book of Records. Today he has his own page on the web, she was admired by many politicians. From senators to presidents, all saw in her the realization of the real ones, American values. The tireless light bulb is guarded by firefighters like the most precious treasure. As they themselves admit, it is for them a symbol of their service. A special generator of electricity and batteries are always on hand – as long as the light bulb does not go out. Nobody wants to hear about the replacement of the old woman with a new one, economical light bulb. – She is older than the atomic bomb and the first car. Already 35 years ago, I was sure, that it will eventually stop shining, but she just tricked me. She tricked us all. – says Tom Bramell, retired chief of the local fire department.

As soon as the bulb goes out, it will go to the local museum. Interesting only, will we wait…