[0xDEADFED5]

a quick search shows soy wax being used in some containers still. today i learned that "mosquitocide" is a word, and soy wax is a thing. Thanks HN =)

[dexwiz]

Soy candles are pretty popular in the USA.

[loopdoend]

Candles are horrifying for indoor air quality, why would anyone use them?

[msandford]

People also smoke and drink and catch diseases.

They might say there's more to life than trying to live forever.

[meepmorp]

> why would anyone use them?

They look nice and produce a pleasant, warm light; I would also guess many people aren't aware of their impact on air quality. Surprisingly, different people have different opinions about what matters in a given situation.

[xeromal]

AS the great George Strait said, "I'm here for a good time not a long time."