February 11 in American History
Born in Milan, Ohio, Edison became America's most prolific inventor, holding over 1,000 patents — the light bulb, the phonograph, the motion picture camera. More than any single device, he invented the modern research lab: the idea of inventing on an industrial schedule. "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."
In 1847: Thomas Edison is born. Born in Milan, Ohio, Edison became America's most prolific inventor, holding over 1,000 patents — the light bulb, the phonograph, the motion picture camera.
Born in Milan, Ohio, Edison became America's most prolific inventor, holding over 1,000 patents — the light bulb, the phonograph, the motion picture camera. More than any single device, he invented the modern research lab: the idea of inventing on an industrial schedule. "Genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration."
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