Thomas Edison

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Watch a silent short of Thomas Edison, who invented the phonograph and incandescent electric light

The role of chemistry in Thomas Edison's inventions

Thomas Alva Edison in a formal suit, looking slightly to the side in an undated black-and-white portrait photograph.

Black-and-white portrait of a young Thomas Edison wearing a dark cap and a scarf, looking directly at the camera and smiling slightly.

Portrait of a young Thomas Edison in a dark suit and bow tie, facing slightly to the left with a neutral expression.

Thomas Edison and his phonograph

Thomas Edison stands beside an early phonograph, holding his hand to his ear as he listens to the device's large horn speaker.

model of Thomas Edison's phonograph

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Vintage engraving from 1878 of the spinning room in Shadwell Rope Works. View of the factory floor. Industrial revolution

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Thomas Edison: Quotes

Genius and Talent
Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.Thomas Edison