Lucy was well known for her speaking ability -- according to her 1821 obituary, the fluency of her speech captivated all around her -- and she used her skills a number of times in defense of her family's rights and property.
In some countries old kerosene is used for charcoal lighter. In the US, charcoal lighter fluid is usually Naphtha or a mix of Naphtha and kerosene. Some people use kerosene thinned with alcohol to make is easier to light and faster to burn. -Mark.
Charcoal may also be given with light therapy to help prevent jaundice (yellowing of the skin) in newborn babies. Activated charcoal particles have been studied as a drug delivery system to improve effectiveness of therapies and reduce chemotherapy agent side effects. However, more research is needed in this area.