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![Prior to 1924, the average lifespan of a light bulb was around 2,500 hours. But in December 1924, a global organization known as the Phoebus Cartel hatched a secret plan to increase Prior to 1924, the average lifespan of a light bulb was around 2,500 hours. But in December 1924, a global organization known as the Phoebus Cartel hatched a secret plan to increase](https://preview.redd.it/prior-to-1924-the-average-lifespan-of-a-light-bulb-was-v0-epftr67zv4qa1.jpg?auto=webp&s=cc789cd0bb584bc57e5944b68f487abd4e11e6d3)