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Candles Have Been Used For Centuries As A Means

The history of candles is a long and fascinating one.

Candles have been used for centuries as a means of illumination, and their popularity is only continuing to grow. Here are five fascinating facts about candles that you may not have known.

The earliest known candles were made in China over , years ago.

The first candles were made of beeswax and were used primarily as a means of illumination. The modern day candle was developed in Europe in the th century.

The first self-lighting candles were developed in .

The popularity of candles is growing steadily, and there are now dozens of different types of candles available.
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