![Before the invention of clocks, "candle clocks" were used. They would burn for set amount of hours. If one wanted an alarm, you would stick a nail into the desired time length Before the invention of clocks, "candle clocks" were used. They would burn for set amount of hours. If one wanted an alarm, you would stick a nail into the desired time length](https://preview.redd.it/9vkc2w4eo3h61.png?auto=webp&s=b4e690d5aa8505bcb13f6cef4f6892044f47b8c4)
Before the invention of clocks, "candle clocks" were used. They would burn for set amount of hours. If one wanted an alarm, you would stick a nail into the desired time length
Earthly Mission - Before alarm clocks existed, people used nails fixed onto candles to make sure they would wake up on time. They knew how to calculate the burning time and put
![Fake History Hunter on X: "So what is it, Roman or Medieval? ;) Curious though, what are the oldest sources for people using this nail in candle alarm clock trick? May research Fake History Hunter on X: "So what is it, Roman or Medieval? ;) Curious though, what are the oldest sources for people using this nail in candle alarm clock trick? May research](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Fnk-mnKWQAE-1fV.png)
Fake History Hunter on X: "So what is it, Roman or Medieval? ;) Curious though, what are the oldest sources for people using this nail in candle alarm clock trick? May research
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Books and alarm clock with lighting candle on wooden table at night time,Back to School,Education concept, Stock Photo | Adobe Stock
![People Had 'Candle Clocks' to Tell Time Before Watches Were a Thing—And Even Candle Alarm Clocks | The Epoch Times People Had 'Candle Clocks' to Tell Time Before Watches Were a Thing—And Even Candle Alarm Clocks | The Epoch Times](https://img.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2024/02/08/id5583709-8257-candle-clocks2.jpg)
People Had 'Candle Clocks' to Tell Time Before Watches Were a Thing—And Even Candle Alarm Clocks | The Epoch Times
![People Had 'Candle Clocks' to Tell Time Before Watches Were a Thing—And Even Candle Alarm Clocks | The Epoch Times People Had 'Candle Clocks' to Tell Time Before Watches Were a Thing—And Even Candle Alarm Clocks | The Epoch Times](https://img.theepochtimes.com/assets/uploads/2023/02/28/et-web-candle-3546-9356.jpg)