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How We Got Glow Sticks and Glow Toys

How We Got Glow Sticks and Glow Toys

Have you ever wondered where glow sticks first got their start? They may have been inspired by nature’s unique light shows. In nature, we’ve seen animals, insects, and micro organisms that literally light up the world around them. The most familiar bioluminescent creatures are glow worms and fireflies, who through biochemical means, produce light. The creatures use bioluminescence to attract prey, repulse predators, and for camouflage. Illumination is used for everything from eating and mating, to basic survival.

The Magic of Glow in the Dark Chemistry

The Magic of Glow in the Dark Chemistry

Children are absolutely fascinated by things that seem out of place and somehow magical. For most, this includes things that glow in the dark. Fireflies flashing on the edge of a meadow seem almost fairy-like as their lights appear and disappear. Even glow in the dark toys and novelties seem to hold a similar magic for kids when they are out at night for a special event like the annual Fourth of July fireworks display at the local fairgrounds. At…

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