light bulb

I was visiting a friend the other day and as we walked up the stairs I commented on the odd shape of her light bulb.  She said that she had just put it in and as she turned it on, it flashed on and off in a very deliberate way.  We wondered why and she tried it again and again.  Each time, it flashed twice.  Have you seen this?

Would you buy a $50 light bulb? Before you answer, consider this: it’ll last you upwards of 20 years and pay for itself several times over.

It's not new news.  Congress passed the legislation that banned the familiar incandescent light bulb back in 2007 - with the law taking effect in 2012.  But many consumers have just gone about their lives, not realizing that soon - they won't be able to buy the standard light bulbs they're accustomed to...

Let there be light! A celebration honoring the anniversary of a light bulb that has been on for 110 years at a fire station in Livermore, California will take place this weekend. The 60-watt light, which is only powered to four watts, was turned on in 1901 and has been burning up like a Lady Gaga song ever since.