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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
How did Thomas Edison save Jimmie Mackenzie?
He pushed him aside and the boys father rewarded thomas by teaching him telegraphy
What number president was thomas Edison?
He was not a president, he was an inventor. He invented and patented 1,093 things in his life time.
Why is Thomas Edison so special?
Thomas Alva Edison is very famous as he never sat on his laurels and made a total of over a hudred inventions ad the electric bulb , and the gramaphone. He also improved other inventions like the telephone. And it wasEdison who started the word hello when staring to speak on the phone, no matter where you are.
Who was the oldest in Thomas Edison's family and youngest?
Thomas Edison was the youngest in his family
When did Thomas Edison make his first invention?
Edison's first great invention was the tin foil phonograph made in Menlo Park on August 12, 1877
What did Thomas Edison do in his spare time?
he was an avid reader and he was reading up to 3 books at a time/ at once.
Who said this statement invention is 10 inspiration and 90 perspiration?
Thomas Edison said this. The quote is: ""Genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration."
It was first said by Thomas Edison around 1902, and reported in 1932.
What are three facts about Thomas Edison?
- His father's nickname was, "The Iron Shovel"
- He invented the motion picture camera
- He holds 1,093 U.S. patents
How many sisters did Thomas Edison have?
Thomas Edison had 3 sisters, and 3 brothers, and he was the7th, and last child of that family.l
How did Thomas Edison propose to his wife?
He lightened up her life with the question "Will you marry me?" under a tree during a lightning storm.
How long does it take for a light bulb to break down?
A typical incandescent light bulb can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill due to its glass and metal components. However, some parts of the bulb, such as the tungsten filament and any hazardous materials like mercury, may still pose environmental risks if not properly disposed of.
What difficulties did Thomas Edison have?
He "failed" over 200 times at creating the light bulb. He says he found over 200 ways not to make a light bulb.
What are three things Thomas Edison invented?
The three things Thomas Edison invented are...
1. Electric lighting
2. Sound recording
3. Motion pictures
Did thomas hobbes the author of leviathan believe in authoritarianism or in egalitarianism?
Authoritarianism
Was Thomas Edison married two times?
Yes, Thomas Edison was married twice. His first wife was Mary Stilwell. They had three children. His second wife was Mina Miller. They also had three children.
