Wick and optical telegraph: what they have in common

  1. Step 1. Wick — is part of — Oil lamp. The wick feeds oil to the flame.
  2. Step 2. Oil lamp — is used in — Magic lantern. The light source is an oil lamp.
  3. Step 3. Magic lantern — has part — Lens. Lenses.
  4. Step 4. Lens — is used in — Optical telegraph. Signals were read through telescopes.

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