A 1754 Nightlight
Into a bottle put 1 oz of almond oil, 1/2 drachm of phosphorous and 2-3 grains of powdered sulpher. Hold in a gentle warmth to dissolve, then shake and draw your cork. Rubbing some on the rim will make it look aflame.
(Alright, I don't know where I found this, but it is out of some book I once looked at. I've never tried it, and unless you are a chemist, I suggest you don't try it either!)
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