WONDER #1725: How Does a Lighter Make Fire?

Question 1 of 3

A German chemist invented the first lighter in what year?

1. 1776
2. 1900
3. 1823
4. 2015

Question 2 of 3

Most modern disposable lighters use what fuel?

1. methane
2. gasoline
3. solar
4. butane

Question 3 of 3

Lighters with a friction wheel turned with the thumb strike metal against what to create a spark?

1. ferrocerium
2. wood
3. sugar
4. butane

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