A 10-hour YouTube video of a crackling fireplace, uploaded in 2016, has accumulated over 150 million views. According to financial estimates shared online, this single video has generated approximately $1.248 million in advertising revenue over a few years. The video, uploaded by the channel "Fireplace 10 Hours," maintains a steady viewership throughout the year, with numbers peaking during winter months. A social media user analyzed the publicly available data and found that views and estimated earnings have grown steadily over time. YouTube allows creators to earn revenue through advertising and subscriber-based monetization via its Partner Programme. Ref: Fossbytes