@Tigger: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla is a nice start. Edison was a good business man, but not a very nice one. He has ripped off many people in his lifetime. Here’s another nice example:
For more information pertaining to the specific subject of the lightbulb. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescent_light_bulbwhere it says: In addressing the question of who invented the incandescent lamp, historians Robert Friedel and Paul Israel3 list 22 inventors of incandescent lamps prior to Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison.
Next time, try doing some research yourself before asking us to come up with links for you.
ObiJoan almost 12 years ago
When T. A. Edison invented the light bulb, how did his idea look like?
celeconecca almost 12 years ago
so now we see those coiled flourescent lights?
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 12 years ago
Davy Crockett get a brilliant idea:“I know. I think I’ll go to Texas.”
lightenup Premium Member almost 12 years ago
I thought it would be more like a flash of lightning.
goblyn almost 12 years ago
for cavemen, was it just a flame? Campfire?
peter almost 12 years ago
@Tigger: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/tesla is a nice start. Edison was a good business man, but not a very nice one. He has ripped off many people in his lifetime. Here’s another nice example:
http://www.history.com/news/the-renegade-roots-of-hollywood-studios
For more information pertaining to the specific subject of the lightbulb. see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incandescent_light_bulbwhere it says: In addressing the question of who invented the incandescent lamp, historians Robert Friedel and Paul Israel3 list 22 inventors of incandescent lamps prior to Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison.
Next time, try doing some research yourself before asking us to come up with links for you.
debcush almost 12 years ago
Love it!