Thomas Edison

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This paper presents a detailed examination of the life of Thomas Edison and how he changed the world with the invention of the light bulb. The paper explores the importance of the light bulb and credits Edison with single-handedly changing the world through its invention.

Outline:
Introduction
Biography
Exploring His Inventions
Why He Succeeded

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"Edison's childhood was one of constant, almost relentless curiosity. It was a trait that would serve him well when he eventually went on to hold a world record for having more than 1,000 patents, but while he was still a child it sometimes caused him a great deal of stress. One example of this was the time he accidentally burnt down a family barn in his quest of experimentation. He was charged with the crime of arson at the tender age of six for that mishap but it didn't slow him down. There were also questions about his intellectual abilities at one point. Stories are told that a friend of his drowned while Edison was playing with him at a creek and Edison failed to show any emotion. In addition he had a teacher tell his parents that he was "dumb" and would never be able to learn(American Heroes: Thomas Alva Edisonhttp://www.mccsc.edu/~jcmslib/mlk/edison/biography.htm) . "

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