Photos: Treasure trove for the pocket-protector set
A Florida town was getting rid of these traffic stoplights. Long-lasting LED lights in smaller sizes are popular catalog items for American Science & Surplus.
"If you put an LED on anything it'll sell," Cable said. "It's just silly."
As an example, he mentioned 64-LED flashlights that burn out the batteries in a snap, defeating the energy-efficient purpose of the otherwise low-power bulbs.



























