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Most Americans Don't Realize Incandescent Light Bulbs Are About to Disappear
And many of those who do are planning to stock up on 40 and 60 watt bulbs.
Starting January 1, the most popular light bulbs sold in the United States — 60W and 40W incandescent bulbs — will no longer be manufactured in or imported into the country.
If you hadn't heard, don't worry, you're not alone. Just four in ten Americans have, according to the results of lighting company Osram Sylvania's 2013, nationwide "Socket Survey."