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2 days ago · When Thomas Edison died, in 1931, Tesla contributed the only negative opinion to The New York Times, buried in an extensive coverage of Edison's life: He had no hobby, cared for no sort of amusement of any kind and lived in utter disregard of the most elementary rules of hygiene ...
6 hours ago · Starting in the late 1870s, Thomas Edison turned the attention of his extensive laboratory towards harnessing electricity to create affordable electric light. This achievement depended not only upon the creation of an efficient, inexpensive, incandescent light bulb, but also on the creation of an electrical system to power it—everything from generators, to electrical wires, to switches.
4 days ago · Multiple conspiracy theories have emerged about the reason for his disappearance, including: a murder set up by Edison, secret homosexuality, disappearance in order to start a new life, suicide because of heavy debts and failing experiments, and a murder by his brother over their mother's will.
1 day ago · William McKinley, the 25th president of the United States, was shot on the grounds of the Pan-American Exposition in the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York, on September 6, 1901, six months into his second term. He was shaking hands with the public when an anarchist, Leon Czolgosz, shot him twice in the abdomen.
5 days ago · The Thomas Edison Birthplace Museum in the village of Milan, Ohio, is now a place where visitors can see solar power in action as they learn about Edison's contributions to powering America.
1 day ago · Kevin T. Scoda Obituary. With solemn reverence, we commemorate Kevin T. Scoda of Edison, New Jersey, whose life came to an end on July 20, 2024 at the age of 24, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kevin T. Scoda to show support.
4 days ago · Evelyn Thomas, the powerhouse vocalist who helped define the hi-NRG dance music scene of the 1980s with her international hit “ High Energy, ” has died at the age of 70. The news was confirmed ...
