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15 Lovely Paintings from the Father of American Landscape

These Landscape Paintings by Thomas Cole Are Like a Dream!

Thomas Cole (1801–1848) was a 19th-century American artist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest landscape painters of all time.

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Here's the First Sound of a Human Voice Ever Recorded

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Meet the Genius Who Recorded Humanity's First Sound

When we think about the beginnings of sound recording, we frequently think of Thomas Edison and his development of the phonograph. However, history reveals a lesser-known figure—Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville—who deserves to be recognized as the genuine pioneer of sound recording.

Design & Photography

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Here Are the Oldest Known Videos That Survived To This Day

These are the 5 oldest known videos in history, all of which EXCEPT for the 1888 garden scene were recorded by genius inventor Thomas Alva Edison, who developed one of the earliest prototypes of the video camera.

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How the World’s Movie Capital Moved From New Jersey to LA

And even more interesting is the fact that if it wasn’t for Thomas Edison, it might have still been there today. Learn all about this fascinating history in this video.

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The Unlikely Chance Encounters That Shaped the World

Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Image Source: Florida Memory / Flickr Thomas Edison was Henry Ford’s personal hero, but he never dreamed the two would end up being close friends. In 1896, Henry Ford attended the convention of the Association of Edison Illuminating Companies in New York.

Science and Technology

What Are the Good (and Bad) Habits of Very Smart People?

Such men were Ben Franklin, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison and many others. Some excelling in mathematics, some in music or art, and some in all - like one Leonardo da Vinci. But what DID they have in common?

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Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color

Grant, 1868 Mark Twain, ca. 1909 Thomas Edison, John Burroughs, and Henry Ford, Ft. Myers, Florida.

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Fantastic "Last Word" Quotes By Historical Figures

The Fascinating Last Words of Famous Historical Figures

Oscar Wilde, playwright and novelist Charles Darwin Pablo Picasso Thomas Edison Voltaire, satirist, when asked by a priest to renounce Satan.

Science and Technology

10 Obscure Inventions by World Famous Inventors

Thomas Edison, Leonardo da Vinci, George Washington Carver - most of us know these famous figures for their greatest contributions to the modern world.

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APRIL FOOL! The Greatest Hoaxes in History

April Fools: The Most Iconic Pranks in History!

Edison’s magical machine to end world hunger Just one year after he invented the phonograph in 1877, Thomas Edison became the subject of a hoax perpetuated by the New York Graphic .

Spirituality

This Is How One Blind Man Sees Race, Beauty & Friendship

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Learn From This Wise, Blind Man How to Really See People

Tommy Edison was born blind, and loves sharing his visions of how the world appears to him. Here he offers his considered thoughts on the subject of racism, beauty and friendship. You'll be surprised by how clear sighted he is on these subjects. His perspective really does give food for thought.

Design & Photography

These Pictures Offer Some Fascinating Moments in History

17 Historical Pics That Give a Glimpse of The Past

From left to right: Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, the 29th President of the United States Warren G. Harding, and businessman Harvey Firestone, in 1921. 7. A woman paints a cow during World War II. This was to ensure that it doesn't become the victim of a vehicle collision, UK, 1939. 8. Franklin D.

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15 Things That Weren't Really Invented In America

Although People Think These Are US Creations, They're Not

The great inventor, Thomas Edison, built on his findings in his inventions, but stopped when one of his assistants died due to radiation exposure. 12.

Design & Photography

History Really Starts to Come Alive When You Add Color

Thomas Edison on one of his camping trips, 1921 15. The legendary James Dean, c.1954 16. RMS Mauretania, 1909 17. Winston Churchill with his son and grandson on Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation Day, 1953 18. A group photo from the 5th Solvay Conference on quantum mechanics, 1927 19.

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Getting By Without Sight - The Blind Explain!

In these 3 videos, Tommy Edison , a man who has been blind from birth, explains and answers questions about being blind that we always wanted to know but never dared ask. How do blind people dream? How do they cook for themselves? How do they know which bills to use when paying?

Design & Photography

15 Famous People In History That Were Really Good-Looking

Thomas Edison (c. 1877) Most school books feature Thomas Alva Edison as a balding silver-haired man with a serious, almost grim look in his eyes, but in his 30s, this genius inventor and businessman looked quite stylish and attractive, don’t you think? 3.

Spirituality

15 Quotes to Help You Increase Your Confidence Levels

Feeling Low? Gaining Confidence is the Key to Happiness!

-Thomas Edison [related_articles] 9. “With confidence, you have won before you have started." -Marcus Garvey 10. "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says ‘I'll try again tomorrow’." -Mary Anne Radmacher 11.

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These Victorian Inventions Are Still Being Used

10 Handy Victorian Inventions We STILL Can't Do Without

However, it was only in the late-19th century when Thomas Crapper , a London plumbing entrepreneur, produced one of the first flush toilets that was widely accepted by the public. The toilet was not invented by Crapper, of course.

Spirituality

15 Inspiring Quotes by Great Minds That Will Spark Courage in You

15 Inspiring Quotes by Great Minds to Spark Courage in You

(Thomas Edison) Related article: 20 Words of Enlightenment From Inspiring Spiritual Leaders 11. "It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit." (J.R.R. Tolkien) 12. "Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage."

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Behold the Worst Predictions in History!

An aide to British military commander Field Marshal Haig wrote this in a report following a tank demonstration, 1916 Thomas Edison, 1889.

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These Multi-Billion Dollar Products Are Shameless Rip-Offs

While Thomas Edison was indeed a brilliant inventor, he didn’t invent the lightbulb. Rather, along with a number of other inventors who you’ve likely never heard of, Heinrich Goebel was likely the one who invented it, having tried to sell the device to Edison in 1854.

Art

Magical Wooden Trolls Made by Danish Artist Thomas Dambo

Recycling Gets a Fairytale Twist With Wooden Troll Statues

Let's travel the world and be inspired by Thomas's trouble-making trolls. 1. Green George, in Christiana, Denmark ( Thomas Dambo ) 2. Joen and the Giant Beetle, in Wynwood Walls, Miami, USA ( Thomas Dambo ) 3. Marit, in Wulong, China ( Thomas Dambo ) 4. Kjeld, in Wulong, China ( Thomas Dambo ) 5.

Nature

Have You Heard of Aldabra? A Hidden Gem You Need to See

Source: Thomas P. Peschak Source: Thomas P. Peschak Source: Thomas P. Peschak Since there is no surface freshwater sources on the islands, they remain largely untouched by humans.

Riddles & Quizzes

Which Famous Face Are Hiding in These Photos?

Try Your Best, Can You Guess Who These Famous People Are?

Thomas Edison Born as Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in present day Macedonia to a wealthy Albanian family. Mother Teresa Born out of wedlock to a wealthy rancher and his cook, he was sent to Jesuit school. He went on to study law and became embroiled in fighting the Batista dictatorship.