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Did Thomas Edison Really Invent the Lightbulb?

Did Thomas Edison Really Invent the Lightbulb?

Update: 2023-03-01

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You've probably heard that famous inventor Thomas Edison invented the light bulb. But do you know that he wasn't the first? Have you heard about all the scientists and inventors who made light bulbs before him? And how much do you know about Edison himself? Get ready to learn all about the invention of the light bulb and Thomas Edison's life!

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Did Thomas Edison Really Invent the Lightbulb?

Did Thomas Edison Really Invent the Lightbulb?

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