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 Edison's lab created the first motion picture studio called the Black Maria in West Orange, New Jersey.[([[https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/artifact/289345|thehenryford]])]
+===== Marriage =====
+Edison married twice and had six children.[([[https://www.quora.com/How-many-children-did-Thomas-Edison-have-and-who-were-they-with|quora]])]
+===== Alkaline Battery =====
+He invented the alkaline storage battery in 1901.[([[https://blog.upsbatterycenter.com/history-alkaline-battery/|upsbatterycenter]])]
+===== Cement Production =====
+Edison developed a process for producing cement, a venture that led to the formation of Edison Portland Cement.[([[https://www.ics50.com/concrete-history-edison-portland-cement-company/|ics50]])]
+===== Phonograph Records =====
+His invention of phonograph records led to the music industry's development.[([[https://journals.openedition.org/rccsar/220|openedition]])]
+===== Electricity and Rubber =====
+Edison worked on creating a more efficient way to produce rubber, leading to the creation of a laboratory dedicated to this purpose.[([[https://www.loc.gov/collections/edison-company-motion-pictures-and-sound-recordings/articles-and-essays/biography/life-of-thomas-alva-edison/|loc]])]
+===== Fruit Preservation =====
+He experimented with methods of preserving fruits and vegetables using heat.[([[https://htschool.hindustantimes.com/editorsdesk/knowledge-vine/3-inventions-of-thomas-edison-that-you-didnt-know-about|hindustantimes]])]
+===== Famous Quotes =====
+One of his most well-known quotes is, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration."[([[https://www.dictionary.com/browse/genius-is-one-percent-inspiration-and-ninety-nine-percent-perspiration|dictionary]])]
+===== Phonograph =====
+Edison created an early form of a hearing aid called the Phonograph.[([[https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/thomas-alva-edison-patents-the-phonograph|history]])]
+===== Famed Work Ethic =====
+Edison was known for working tirelessly, often sleeping only a few hours a night.[([[https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/thomas-edisons-naps-inspire-a-way-to-spark-your-own-creativity/|scientificamerican]])]
+===== Love For Reading =====
+He had a voracious appetite for reading, believing it contributed to his inventiveness.[([[https://www.forbes.com/sites/abdoriani/2023/05/31/drawing-inspiration-from-thomas-edison-3-essential-lessons-for-startup-founders/|forbes]])]
+===== Minimal Sleep =====
+Edison reportedly slept for only three to four hours a night.[([[https://www.themarginalian.org/2013/02/11/thomas-edison-on-sleep-and-success/|themarginalian]])]
+===== Friendship With Henry Ford=====
+Edison and Henry Ford, the founder of Ford Motor Company, were close friends.[([[https://www.edisonfordwinterestates.org/about/historical-people-places/|edisonfordwinterestates]])]
+===== Carbon Telephone Transmitter =====
+He developed an improved carbon transmitter for Alexander Graham Bell's telephone.[([[https://edison.rutgers.edu/life-of-edison/inventions?view=article&id=541:telephone-transmitter&catid=91:inventions|rutgers]])]
+===== Honors and Recognition =====
+Edison received numerous honors during his lifetime, including the Congressional Gold Medal.[([[https://www.aoc.gov/explore-capitol-campus/art/thomas-edison-statue|aoc]])]
+===== Chemical Experiments =====
+Edison conducted extensive experiments in chemistry, including trying to mine iron ore magnetically.[([[https://www.911metallurgist.com/magnetic-concentration-low-grade-iron-ores/|911metallurgist]])]
+===== Love for Experimentation =====
+He encouraged his employees to experiment and innovate freely.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/494/chapter/135261750|oup]])]
+===== Family Influence =====
+Edison’s family played a significant role in his life, especially his mother, who home-schooled him.[([[https://www.thomasedison.org/the-edison-family|thomasedison]])]
+===== Health Food Advocate =====
+He believed in the health benefits of certain foods and was interested in dietary fads.[([[https://wonkypie.com/genius-diets/|wonkypie]])]
+===== Electric Vote Recorder =====
+Although commercially unsuccessful, Edison's electric vote recorder was his first invention patented at age 21.[([[https://artsandculture.google.com/asset/edison%E2%80%99s-first-patented-invention-the-electrographic-vote-recorder-edison-thomas/CQHUS5HlosillQ|artsandculture]])]
+===== Work-Life Balance =====
+Edison was so dedicated to his work that he often neglected his personal life.[([[https://edison.rutgers.edu/life-of-edison/biography/detailed-biography|rutgers]])]
+===== Laboratory Incidents =====
+Edison experienced numerous accidents in his lab, including one that injured his assistant, resulting in the loss of an eye.[([[https://journals.viamedica.pl/biuletyn_pto/article/download/54094/40670|viamedica]])]
+===== Financial Ventures =====
+He invested in various business ventures, some of which were unsuccessful.[([[https://www.intellectualventures.com/buzz/insights/failing-for-success-thomas-edison|intellectualventures]])]
+===== Inventions beyond Technology=====
+Edison also worked on innovations in industry and infrastructure, including ore separation processes.[([[https://www.academia.edu/38449912/Thomas_Edison_and_Modern_Construction_the_longue_dur%C3%A9e_of_the_long_kiln|academia]])]
+===== Interest in Mining =====
+He had a keen interest in mining and tried to improve mining technology.[([[https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/stories-of-innovation/what-if/what-if-thomas-edison|thehenryford]])]
+===== Chemical Batteries =====
+Edison experimented with various chemical solutions for batteries.[([[https://www.acs.org/education/whatischemistry/landmarks/thomas-edison.html|acs]])]
+===== Foresight in Industry =====
+He foresaw the potential for rubber to become an industry of great importance.[([[https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/in-depth/late-great-engineers-thomas-alva-edison-bright-ideas-from-menlo-park/|theengineer]])]
+===== World’s Fair =====
+Edison’s inventions were prominently displayed at various world fairs, showcasing his technological advancements.[([[https://source.wustl.edu/2004/04/xrays-fax-machines-and-ice-cream-cones-debut-at-1904-world-fair/|wustl]])]
+===== Inspiration from Failures =====
+Edison believed in learning from failures and famously said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."[([[https://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/thomas_a_edison_132683|brainyquote]])]
+===== Legacy =====
+His work laid the groundwork for many modern technological advancements.[([[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/thomas-alva-edison-inventor-who-illuminated-world-dhanabal-mani|linkedin]])]
+===== Death =====
+Thomas Edison died on October 18, 1931, at the age of 84, leaving behind an enduring legacy in innovation and invention.[([[https://www.loc.gov/collections/edison-company-motion-pictures-and-sound-recordings/articles-and-essays/biography/life-of-thomas-alva-edison/|loc]])]

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