Edison was partially deaf from a young age. He often said it helped him focus better because he wasn't distracted by noise.

Thomas Edison was the youngest of seven children! His mother, Nancy Edison, greatly influenced his early education and curiosity.

Did you know Thomas Edison held a record 1,093 patents in his name? His incredible creativity and persistence made him one of the most prolific inventors in history.

Edison’s first big invention was the phonograph in 1877. It was so novel that people called him the 'Wizard of Menlo Park.'

Edison perfected the electric light bulb in 1879, making it practical and long-lasting.

‘Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.’ – Thomas Edison.

Edison worked as a telegraph operator in his teens. This job helped him develop many of his early inventions related to communication.

Edison’s first lab was set up in his parent's basement when he was just 10 years old.

Edison invented the electric pen in 1875, a precursor to the modern-day tattoo machine.

Edison ingeniously crafted the kinetoscope, an innovative motion picture device, in 1891. This groundbreaking invention captivated audiences with its flickering images, laying the crucial groundwork for the cinematic experiences we cherish today and sparking a revolution in visual storytelling.

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