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2. Nightlight - Wikipedia

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   People usually use nightlights for the sense of security which having a light on provides, or to relieve fear of the dark, especially in young children.Nightlights are also useful to the general public by revealing the general layout of a room without requiring a major light to be switched on, for avoiding tripping over stairs, obstacles, or pets, or to mark an emergency exit.

3. Zoetrope - Wikipedia

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   The models are mounted on a rotating base and the light flashes on and off within an extremely small fraction of a second as each successive model passes the same spot. The stroboscopic effect makes each seem to be a single animated object. By allowing the rotation speed to be slightly out of synchronization with the strobe, the animated ...

4. Balanced-arm lamp - Wikipedia

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   A balanced-arm lamp has a base, a stand or body, (in most cases) two connected arms (in many cases fitted with springs), and a lamp-head. The lamp can be moved into almost any position, and the balancing device will maintain the position until moved again. The same overall mechanism can be employed in other devices with similar requirements ...

5. 11 Must-Have Christmas Collectibles to Complete Your Holiday ...

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   A single lightbulb at the base illuminated all the colorful plastic 'lights' from within. Today, reproductions of these vintage trees have popped up in all sizes (from tiny 4-inch versions to ...

6. 63 Amazon Gifts Our Editors Are Giving This Season - AOL

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   Amazon. With more than 6,000 glowing five-star reviews, this Squishmallows set is a top pick for a reason. The mystery pack comes with three surprise 8-inch Squishmallows, so kids get the thrill ...

7. Thaumatrope - Wikipedia

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   A thaumatrope is an optical toy that was popular in the 19th century. A disk with a picture on each side is attached to two pieces of string. When the strings are twirled quickly between the fingers the two pictures appear to blend into one.