Truth About Thomas Edison 💡😳 #shorts
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Did you know that Thomas Edison, often credited with inventing the lightbulb, was not the true originator of this groundbreaking invention? While Edison holds an astonishing 1,093 patents, it is important to note that the majority of these were not products of his own invention.
In fact, he acquired many of them through less ethical means. When it comes to the lightbulb, though Edison obtained the patent in 1880, the true credit goes to Warren de la Rue, a British astronomer and chemist. Remarkably, de la Rue had actually created the very first lightbulb forty years prior to Edison's patent.
This revelation challenges the popular narrative surrounding Edison's contributions and highlights the significant contributions made by other inventors throughout history. It serves as a reminder that innovation is often the result of collective effort and the culmination of ideas over time. Let us celebrate the diverse minds that have shaped our world and acknowledge the lesser-known contributors who have left their mark.
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