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Thomas Edison
Born in 1847, Thomas Edison was a famed American inventor. He is credited with the invention of the practical light bulb, as well as phonograph and motion picture camera.
2,571 Questions
Who improved thomas edisons light bulb?
someone, but he IMPROVED the light bulb as well so... it wasnt the same for long
he was a famous inventer, he invented the movie camera, phonograph and the x-ray. he IMPORVED the light bulb. he became deaf in one ear and 80% in the other.
What is most noteworthy about Mannerism?
Mannerist work looked so different from everything else in its time period that it more closely resembles art from the 20th century apex(art)
Did Thomas Edison open more than 1 invention factory?
Yes, he opened more than one invention factory, one had caught on fire when he was at the age of 67 and then he decided to make another invention factory because he said that he wasn't too old to start over, so he made another invention factory and kept inventing.
Did Thomas Edison become wealthy as a result of the Light bulb?
Yes, he did get wealthy but he spent all his money on his inventions.
Why did they invent the phonograph?
The phonograph was invented to be able to record and reproduce sound, allowing music and spoken word to be preserved and played back. It revolutionized the way people listened to music and communicated over long distances.
Edison attended a Congregational church in Ft. Myers, Florida, where he had a winter home. The church was renamed for him and is now the Thomas Edison Congregational Church. This church was one of those which did not join in the merger which formed the United Church of Christ. The Second Congregational Church of Greenwich in Connecticut has in its archives a letter from Edison containing suggestions for for protecting their 212-foot steeple from lightning strikes.
Edison's wife was a devout Methodist and, early in their marriage, tried to convert him to her religious views, but failed. As for his personal beliefs, Edison made many statements which indicated disbelief on key topics. John P. M. Murphy described Edison's position as "truculent agnosticism."
What famous quotes did Thomas Edison make regarding innovation?
"Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
How long was Thomas Edison married to Mary stilwell?
Thomas Edison was married to Mary Stilwell for thirteen years, from 1871 - 1884
What year did Edison save the boy from the runaway train?
Do you believe this nonsense. There was no runaway train. a kid might have been trespassing in a railroad yard, when Edison might just have been on the scene in time. this sounds like the (dangerous) -if not suicidal Franklin Kite and Key anecdote and is probably- a myth.
Why was Edison's electronic vote recorder a failure?
Edison invented the Electric Vote Recorder to improve the voting process in congress - which was a remarkably inefficient and time-consuming process. Edison invented and received his first patent for this machine and promptly traveled to Washington D.C. to demonstrate the device to a congressional representative.
At the demonstration of Edison's invention, the congressman praised Edison's ingenuity and vision. Nevertheless, the congressman promptly turned down the device saying, "Filibustering and delay in the tabulation of votes are often the only means we have for defeating bad or improper legislation."
Later Edison said: "There and then I made a vow that I would never again invent anything which was not wanted."
Edison's invention was a "failure" only because it was a century ahead of its time. The system used in congress (federal and state) today is based on the same idea as Edison's Electric Vote Recorder.
