Christopher Fountain

Greenwich, Connecticut real estate, politics, and more.

For What It's Worth

Greenwich, Connecticut real estate, politics, and more

October 01, 2022

What did civilization use before candles?

October 01, 2022/ Chris Fountain

ELECTRICITY

Daily Mail: People warned against using candles to cut soaring energy bills

UPDATE: Shocked by gas bills, thrifty Dutch stockpile coal, wood for winter.

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