- the use of hurricane lanterns started as early as eighteenth century as people needed a way of lighting for working after the fall of the day. They are convenient and handy to use. You could carry it to any place with the help of the handle.
- you could light hurricane lanterns within few seconds with the help of match stick and they will glow for hours till the fuel is exhausted. They are used for functional purposes rather than for decorative purposes.
- the hurricane lanterns have a glass globe to cover the flame and this helps it to glow without any disturbances even when there is a flow of air. However this has small slits at the top to allow the entry of air inside because oxygen is essential for combustion.
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