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Before electricity, people used a Medieval candle time clock to keep track of time. A nail was placed at specific points along the length of the candle and when lit, the nail would fall to the ground, alerting people that a certain amount of time had elapsed.

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Before electricity, people used a Medieval candle time clock to keep track of time. A nail was placed at specific points along the length of the candle and when lit, the nail would fall to the ground, alerting people that a certain amount of time had elapsed.

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