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Celebrate National LED Light Day on Oct. 7 and join in on this revolutionary, energy-efficient movement! LED lights are one of the most important inventions of the 21st century, as they have completely transformed how we use and consume energy. Not only do LEDs last up to 25 times longer than traditional incandescent bulbs, but they also use a fraction of the electricity, which helps reduce your carbon footprint and save you money in the long run. So why not join in on the LED light revolution and do your part to help save our planet?
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1907</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Electroluminescence </div><div class='timeline-text'>British experimenter H. J. Round discovered electroluminescence, a principle foundational to LED technology, whilst experimenting with silicon carbide and a cat's whisker detector.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1962</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Practical LED Invented</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nick Holonyak Jr. invented the first practical visible-spectrum LED while working as a consulting scientist at General Electric Company.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Brighter LED Development</div><div class='timeline-text'>M. George Craford, a former student of Holonyak, developed the first yellow LED and improved the brightness of red and red-orange LEDs by a factor of ten.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>LEDs in Commercial Use</div><div class='timeline-text'>Shuji Nakamura invented the first efficient blue LED, allowing LEDs to be utilized in high-brightness applications for the first time, including commercial lighting and digital screens.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2006</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Advent of LED Light Bulbs</div><div class='timeline-text'>Philips released a new type of LED bulb for home use, heralding the wider proliferation of LED lighting in residential settings due to its energy efficiency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nobel Prize for Blue LED</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inventors of the blue LED, Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano and Shuji Nakamura, were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their transformative contribution to efficient lighting.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Light up the night</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use LED lights to light up your yard or home. String them around trees, bushes, posts, or hang from your roof.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a LED party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over for a LED themed party. Decorate with LED lights and accessories and enjoy some fun LED activities. Create some glow in the dark paintings, play a game of tag with glow sticks, or have a dance party.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a home project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Using some scrap wood, create a unique and eye catching LED light box. Use some scrap wood and wire to build something unique and special.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a night lantern</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some simple supplies such as cardboard, LEDs, battery, and scissors to make a fun night lantern. Cut out shapes in the cardboard and insert the LEDs to make a beautiful glowing lantern.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a light scavenger hunt</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head out into your neighborhood and search for the best LED lights you can find. Take photos of what you find and share them with your friends.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>LED lights are energy efficient</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>LED lights use significantly less energy than traditional incandescent and fluorescent bulbs. This makes them an ideal choice for reducing your electric bills and being more environmentally friendly. They also generate very little heat, so they can save you money on air conditioning costs as well.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>LED lights have a long lifespan</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>LED lights last much longer than other types of light sources, with the typical LED lasting between 25,000 and 50,000 hours. This means that you can enjoy the same quality of light for years without having to worry about making frequent replacements or repairs.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>LED lights create beautiful visuals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many people choose LED lights for their home or business because of the captivating color combinations and visual effects they provide. You can customize your lighting scheme with dozens of different hues and brightness levels, allowing you to create stunning moods and layouts that can bring your space to life!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>LED lights are resistant to extreme conditions</h3><p class='facts-content'>LED lights function exceptionally well in cold temperatures and are highly durable, making them a preferred choice for outdoor and industrial applications.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>LEDs Provide More Lumens Per Watt than Traditional Light Bulbs</h3><p class='facts-content'>This means that LEDs provide more 'bang for your buck': more light output for less electrical input, a definite advantage for both your energy bills and the environment.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>LEDs Can be Dimmed to Provide a Range of Light Levels</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dimmer switches can be successfully used with LEDs, offering you the possibility to adjust lighting according to the mood you wish to create, from bright and energetic to calm and relaxing.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>LED Lights Do Not Emit UV Radiation</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike some other forms of lighting, LEDs do not emit ultraviolet (UV) radiation, making them safer for use around people and objects sensitive to UV light.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>LED Lights Can Handle Frequent On/Off Cycling</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike traditional bulbs, which can lose lifespan with frequent on/off cycling, LEDs are not impacted by this, making them perfect for use in applications with motion sensors or frequent usage patterns.</p></div></div>
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