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Lamp oil

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Lamp oil is used to power lamps, an old form of lighting that is still used today under certain circumstances. It is a flammable substance (the particular substance varies with era and use) that lights up an area with fire.

History

Lamps are based on torches; something you can hold to contain fire and not get burned. Lamps use a fuel (most commonly lamp oil) to last longer. The first lamp oil came from the fat of animals, such as whales.

People That Have Or Use Lamp Oil

Trivia

  • Lamp oil is forbidden in Gannon's lair.
  • Mobile Dick is the biggest producer of whale oil, which is often used as lamp oil.