The claim. "Easy lighting," says the manufacturer of Kingsford Match Light Instant Charcoal Briquets, which are sold already infused with lighter fluid. "Ready to cook in about 10 minutes." But Match ...

As neolithic humans knew, it’s not easy to light a fire. When fire was used for both heat and illumination, the delay between wanting a little light and getting one could be a problem. One of the ways ...