indeed very interesting point. Great observation! the only explanation is BOTH expression originated fairly recently. within the past 50 - 80 years most likely. Both cultures have cars and both have lamps that burned oil. so previous history of having cars/lamps, or not having them really didn't matter.
【在 m****s 的大作中提到】 : indeed very interesting point. : Great observation! : the only explanation is BOTH expression originated fairly recently. within : the past 50 - 80 years most likely. : Both cultures have cars and both have lamps that burned oil. : so previous history of having cars/lamps, or not having them really didn't : matter.