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How was the Light Bulb Invented?

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The light bulb was invented by experimenting with filaments. It took Thomas Edison a few tries before he found the right filaments that would give off enough energy. You can find more information here: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/invento...
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Thomas Edison invented the first commercially practical incandescent light bulb in 1879.
Sources:
  1. Wikipedia - http://www.ask.com/wiki/Thomas_edison
  2. Edison Birthplace Museum - http://www.tomedison.org/invent.html
  3. INVSEE - http://invsee.asu.edu/Modules/lightbulb/meathis...
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