The First Light Bulb Endured for 13.5 Hours
In Menlo Park, New Jersey, Thomas Edison successfully created the first practical incandescent light bulb that burned for an impressive 13.5 hours. This breakthrough represented a significant leap in lighting technology, moving society away from gas lamps and candles toward reliable electric illumination.Edison’s achievement was not merely about illuminating spaces but also about pioneering a new ...More
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