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The History of the Light Bulb: An Incredibly Bright Idea
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The History of the Light Bulb: An Incredibly Bright Idea

A history of the light bulb

Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More

September 7, 202010m 19s

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Show Notes

Thomas Edison is often credited with the invention of the light bulb. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth. If there is any modern invention that really can’t be attributed to a single person, it would be the incandescent lightbulb. Learn about the history behind the incandescent light bulb, perhaps the most significant invention of the 19th century, on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.

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