Franek

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Franek is the oldest oil shaft in the world, located in the village of Bóbrka Poland. It was dug in 1854 by hand by Ignacy Łukasiewicz.[1]

References

  1. Ignacy Łukasiewicz: the first kerosene lamp in the world


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