Mechanical light bulb from 1675 [video]

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Author: kadohg

Date: 7/14/2026

Article Summary:
The creator, Drake Anthony, explores the overlap of chemistry and electricity by demonstrating a mechanical light bulb that uses mercury and a Tesla coil to create a glow.