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Electric Light and Eternal Light: Edison’s Friendship with Pope Pius XI
Explore the relentless work ethic and genius of Thomas Edison at the Thomas A. Edison Birthplace Museum. Discover the genius behind his legendary inventions.

Dillion Liskai
May 73 min read
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Never Unplugged: The Relentless Work Ethic of an American Genius
Explore the relentless work ethic and genius of Thomas Edison at the Thomas A. Edison Birthplace Museum.

Dillion Liskai
Apr 284 min read
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Bamboo to Bulbs: The Great Connection Between Thomas Edison, Milan, and Japan
Discover the fascinating connection between bamboo and Thomas Edison's light bulb innovation.

Dillion Liskai
Apr 234 min read
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Dialing The Dead: Edison’s Attempt to Communicate With Those In The Afterlife
Explore Thomas Edison's intriguing attempt to communicate with the afterlife using his "Spirit Phone." Discover the fascinating history of the afterlife.

Dillion Liskai
Apr 145 min read
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The Wizard of Shenanigans: Thomas Edison and His Love of April Fools
Discover Thomas Edison's love for April Fools with tales of his inventive pranks.

Dillion Liskai
Apr 14 min read
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If Dolls Could Speak: The Story Behind Thomas Edison’s Talking Doll
Discover the intriguing history of Thomas Edison's Talking Doll!

Dillion Liskai
Mar 315 min read
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Edison’s Spinning World of Phonograph Competitors
Explore the fascinating world of Edison’s phonograph competitors.

Dillion Liskai
Mar 246 min read
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The White House and The Wizard: Thomas Edison’s Presidential Encounters
From late-night visits to electrifying the White House. Discover Edison's unique presidential ties.

Dillion Liskai
Feb 175 min read
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A Cold And Snowy Day? Weather Reexamined on Thomas A. Edison's Birthday
Discover the intriguing weather on Thomas Edison's Birthday.

Dillion Liskai
Feb 105 min read
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A Closer Look At Nancy Edison’s Family
Behind every great inventor is someone who drew the first blueprint for greatness.

Dillion Liskai
Jan 154 min read
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How The Wizard of Menlo Park Inspired The Wizard Of Oz
Baum’s inspiration for "The Wizard of Oz," drawn in part from Thomas Edison, highlights the fascinating intersection of fiction and reality.

Dillion Liskai
Nov 20, 20245 min read
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