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Neon lighting

Neon lighting is very cool and colorful lights that you might have seen in signs or posters. Remember when you saw that sign with your name or your favorite cartoon character? Neon lights were used in creating that!

Imagine a small tube made of glass-like material, kind of like a straw. Electricity is then passed through this tiny tube and gas called neon is added, which makes the tube light up. This creates a pretty glow that once assembled in long tubes can light up whole areas.

These lights can come in many different colors like red, blue, yellow, green, and many more! People can bend and twist the neon lights into any shape they want, creating funny or pretty designs that can adorn your bedroom or a restaurant or a club.

The best part about neon lighting is that they can also last for a really long time, sometimes as long as 10 to 15 years! So if you ever see a neon light, just remember that it's actually made of an electrically glowing gas inside a long tube and is a great way to jazz up any space.
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