Outdoor lights were made safe about 100 years ago. (using information given in the problem statement)
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<em>Additional comment</em>
2020 -1930 = 90. So, the actual length of time is <em>between 90 and 100 years</em>.
Using additional research, we find mercury vapor lights were made to have a practical color in about 1929, so 91 years ago. They were invented somewhat before the 1920's but had a greenish color. Fluorescent phosphor coating was added in 1929 to make them produce a whiter light.
