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aiaies. Flames Fostered Legends While candles traditionally are associated with religious worship, many superstitions have leapt from the flickering light. If a flame burns blue, there is a ghost in the house. A spark signifies that a letter is coming to the person sitting nearest the flame. Candles have been turned to uses other than lighting. England’s King Alfred the Great (849-899) ordered the manufacture of timekeeping tapers sized to burn in 24 hours. A thin horn shield protected the flickering clock against air currents.
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