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How did people in ancient times spend their evenings after 8 p.m. without electric lights?

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古代没有电灯，晚上过了 8 点，古人都怎么打发时间？

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Zhihu Hot ListLast observed #14 · 1.3M heat

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First recorded Sep 12, 2026, 12:21 AM CST · latest Sep 12, 2026, 12:21 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

Retained daily observations
Day	Platform	Best rank	Last rank
2026-09-12	Zhihu Hot List	#14	#14