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Edison's first great invention was the tin foil phonograph made in Menlo Park on August 12, 1877

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What did Thomas Edison did that make him important?

Invented the light bulb. Helped work places stay open longer and safer with invention.


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Edison's first patented invention was an electric vote tabulator, allowing legislators to count votes in seconds instead of minutes. Problem was, legislators didn't WANT to have their votes recorded that fast, they wanted a system where they could make (literally) last second deals. When Edison found out that nobody wanted his invention, he resolved to work only on projects that people wanted.


When did Thomas Edison make the first good light bulb?

Thomas Edison successfully created the first practical and commercially viable incandescent light bulb in 1879. This invention improved on earlier models and marked a major milestone in the development of electric lighting.


Who invention the motion picture camera?

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When did Thomas Edison make the fluoroscope?

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How did Thomas Edison make his money?

Thomas Edison made his money by inventing new products and buying patents for them. A patent is when go to the government and ask for them to be singed to say that you invented it. When a company uses your invention they have to pay you.


Who discover light bulb?

Peter Cooper Hewitt patented the first prototype of the fluorescent light bulb in 1901. It was a mercury vapor lamp.


What year did thomas edison make the light bulb?

Thomas Edison developed the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879.


Did Edison make an invention starting with an X?

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How did the light bulb make Thomas Edison famous?

Thomas Edison became famous for inventing the first practical and commercially viable incandescent light bulb. The invention of the light bulb revolutionized the way people lived and worked by providing a reliable and safe source of artificial light, leading to widespread adoption and making Edison a well-known figure in history.


How much money did Thomas Edison make in his first year selling light bulbs?

Thomas Edison got $3000000000 in his whole lifespan of selling light bulbs


How did Thomas Edison get his idea of making the light bulb?

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