Facts on Thomas Edison

1: Built his own science lab at aged 10 in his basement.

2: Invented the light bulb and phonograph.

3: Set up the first electric light power station in lower Manhattan.

4: His first patent was granted on the 1st of June 1869. (electric vote recorder)

5: Was diagnosed partially deaf in early childhood due to scarlet fever.

6: He is also known as the first inventor to use the principles of mass production for inventions.

By Mollie . S