Text written in Basque and translated automatically by Elia without any subsequent editing. SEE ORIGINAL

Rub and light

In 1680, physicist Godfrey Haukwitz built the first modern fence. Haukwitz had to make burning dust by rubbing and for that he used phosphorus. Then, sticking this powder to the end of a small piece of wood, he invented a "device" to light the fire instantly.

The idea was very good. However, the matches of the time were not safe, there were many small explosions. XIX. Until the twentieth century the match did not become the usual instrument of the house.