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August 09, 2010
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Fun Facts on Thomas Edison

Did you know...

    ...that Thomas Edison filmed a friend doing bicycle tricks? To see the video from 1899, see below (if you can't see the video, you may need to check your e-mail settings)

    Bicycle Trick Thomas Edison Film

      ...that Thomas Edison didn't invent the light bulb? He did invent a "better" lightbulb, however. After testing over 3000 filaments, the Thomas Edison lightbulb was a practical, long lasting (13 hours or more) and durable source of incandescent light.

      ...that Thomas Alva Edison invented the phonograph? While working on a telegraph transmitter machine, he noticed that the telegraph machine tape made a sound that resembled words being spoken when the tape was played on high speed.

      ...that Thomas Edison's first recording of the spoken word was a recording of "Mary had a little lamb"? To hear that recording, listen to the You Tube clip below.

    Did you know...

      ...that perhaps Thomas Edison's most important inventions was what he called his "first model of a complete central power station"? Located in Brockton, MA and called "The Brockton Operation". To read more about it, visit thomasedison.com

      Thomas Edison Quotes

      "Hell, there are no rules here-- we're trying to accomplish something."

      "I never did a day's work in my life. It was all fun."

      "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."

      "I find my greatest pleasure, and so my reward, in the work that precedes what the world calls success."

      "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."

      "I start where the last man left off."

      "Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless."

      "Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up."

      "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

      "There's a way to do it better - find it."

      "Your worth consists in what you are and not in what you have."

      For more facts on Thomas Edison, you might enjoy this DVD...

      Just the Facts: Inventors: Thomas Edison

      Quote of the Week

      "Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work."


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