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Old 20th Apr 2021, 5:12 pm   #253
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Default Re: Old torches - anyone here collect them?

I find it quite amazing that a new torch will put out considerably more than a vintage one and use much less current. The term flash light came from only being to afford to light it occasionally, the really old ones have a button as well as a switch.

I can see where both torch and flashlight came from but why flashlight for America and torch for the UK?