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Thomas Edison 

Thomas Edison - Famous Inventor
Lightbulb - Inventions by Thomas Edison

Did you know Thomas Edison held over 1000 Patents?

Thomas Edison, born over 175 years ago in Milan, Ohio, is one of the world's most famous inventors. Known for his curiosity and determination from a young age, he created his first significant invention, a vote recorder, at just 21. While he didn't invent the lightbulb, he made crucial improvements by discovering that carbonized bamboo could be used as a filament, making the lightbulb last much longer. This innovation revolutionized home and city lighting. Edison also invented the phonograph, the first device to record and playback sound, and one of the earliest movie cameras, the kinetograph. Throughout his life, Edison held over a thousand patents, marking him as a true genius in the world of invention.  Speak directly with the great American inventor, Thomas Edison at our TIME TRAVELING INVENTORS school assembly!

Learn about other inventors featured in our show: Benjamin Franklin, Nancy Johnson, George Washington Carver, Grace Hopper and Tim Berners-Lee.

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