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Thomas Edison National Historical Park
A handsome young man, Bryan Ferry vibes!
Orpheus, a poet and musician in mythology (makes me think of the song “Orpheus” by David Sylvian)
Spending part of gorgeous yesterday at Thomas Edison National Historical Park was magical. We’ve been there many times, but you can’t get enough of Thomas Edison. I love the statue of Orpheus holding a record. And the bed Thomas Edison slept in because he spent so many hours at work in his lab. Deaf and self-taught through books and tinkering he had over 1000 patents!
A New Jersey legend of sound and vision.
And I must say, he was handsome as a younger man too — Bryan Ferry vibes! I asked one of the tour guides if Edison still had family that is alive. He does, but they are very low-key about who they are. They did visit the park and one of the kids shouted out, “Tell them who we are!” So cute that they were proud!
I have other cool stories about happenings at the park throughout the years. It’s a very special place in my heart.
I was honored to report on the soft opening of the Black Maria replica back in the summer of 2024.
My husband is a lifetime member of the historical park, so we can go free whenever we want. But they do have times when the park is free to visit. It’s definitely worth it. Everyone who works there is kind and helpful to answer all your questions. There’s plenty of fascinating movie footage about Edison you can view at a theater inside (which is well air conditioned!), clean restrooms, and three floors filled with items to explore. Of course I favor the music room.
The actual bed (not a replica) Thomas Edison slept on in his lab, after working 70 hours or so.
The historical figure I’d love to have dinner with!
To see more photographs, check out my blog from 2014: https://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/thomas-edison-a-man-with-bright-ideas/
#books #coolStuff #happiness #History #inspiration #inventions #lifeOver60 #maryanneChristianoMistretta #motivation #music #NewJersey #orpheus #photography #thingsToDoInNewJersey #ThomasEdison #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark #travel #writing -
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
A handsome young man, Bryan Ferry vibes!
Orpheus, a poet and musician in mythology (makes me think of the song “Orpheus” by David Sylvian)
Spending part of gorgeous yesterday at Thomas Edison National Historical Park was magical. We’ve been there many times, but you can’t get enough of Thomas Edison. I love the statue of Orpheus holding a record. And the bed Thomas Edison slept in because he spent so many hours at work in his lab. Deaf and self-taught through books and tinkering he had over 1000 patents!
A New Jersey legend of sound and vision.
And I must say, he was handsome as a younger man too — Bryan Ferry vibes! I asked one of the tour guides if Edison still had family that is alive. He does, but they are very low-key about who they are. They did visit the park and one of the kids shouted out, “Tell them who we are!” So cute that they were proud!
I have other cool stories about happenings at the park throughout the years. It’s a very special place in my heart.
I was honored to report on the soft opening of the Black Maria replica back in the summer of 2024.
My husband is a lifetime member of the historical park, so we can go free whenever we want. But they do have times when the park is free to visit. It’s definitely worth it. Everyone who works there is kind and helpful to answer all your questions. There’s plenty of fascinating movie footage about Edison you can view at a theater inside (which is well air conditioned!), clean restrooms, and three floors filled with items to explore. Of course I favor the music room.
The actual bed (not a replica) Thomas Edison slept on in his lab, after working 70 hours or so.
The historical figure I’d love to have dinner with!
To see more photographs, check out my blog from 2014: https://maryannemistretta.wordpress.com/2014/01/25/thomas-edison-a-man-with-bright-ideas/
#books #coolStuff #happiness #History #inspiration #inventions #lifeOver60 #maryanneChristianoMistretta #motivation #music #NewJersey #orpheus #photography #thingsToDoInNewJersey #ThomasEdison #ThomasEdisonNationalHistoricalPark #travel #writing -
He's a # nepobaby of nazi sympathizers and an emerald mine baron who has children with stepsister after being married to her mother and raising her from a child. He's got a fat wallet, and a wise investment manager, NOT a beautiful mind. He's a 21st century nazi #ThomasEdison and a bond villain
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:aw426jbgw7drhivb4ijrizlu/post/3mo6ffs7z7s2o -
He's a # nepobaby of nazi sympathizers and an emerald mine baron who has children with stepsister after being married to her mother and raising her from a child. He's got a fat wallet, and a wise investment manager, NOT a beautiful mind. He's a 21st century nazi #ThomasEdison and a bond villain
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:aw426jbgw7drhivb4ijrizlu/post/3mo6ffs7z7s2o -
On May 4, 1878: #ThomasEdison's phonograph is shown for the first time at the Grand Opera House in NYC.
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On May 4, 1878: #ThomasEdison's phonograph is shown for the first time at the Grand Opera House in NYC.
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"There are only two genders! It's basic biology!" is the shows you stopped learning in 2nd grade equivalent of "Thomas Edison invented the light bulb! It's basic science / history!"
#trans-rights #educate-yourself #literacy #science #history #biology #trans-ally #gender #thomas-edison #invention #education -
"There are only two genders! It's basic biology!" is the shows you stopped learning in 2nd grade equivalent of "Thomas Edison invented the light bulb! It's basic science / history!"
#trans-rights #educate-yourself #literacy #science #history #biology #trans-ally #gender #thomas-edison #invention #education -
How #UCLA scientists helped reimagine a forgotten #battery design from #ThomasEdison https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/how-ucla-scientists-helped-reimagine-a-forgotten-battery-design-from-thomas-edison/
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How #UCLA scientists helped reimagine a forgotten #battery design from #ThomasEdison https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/how-ucla-scientists-helped-reimagine-a-forgotten-battery-design-from-thomas-edison/
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On this day in 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.
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On this day in 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.
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RE: https://mastodon.social/@publicdomainrev/116097360169380962
Happy Phonograph Day (first patented 2/19/1878)!
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The historical legacy of Nikola Tesla has transitioned from a period of relative obscurity following his death in 1943 to a modern state of ubiquitous, if often distorted, cultural veneration.
#Tesla #NikolaTesla #ThomasEdison #FilmReview #Biopic #Documentary #MovieReview #Cinema
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/the-electrified-icon-a-critical-analysis-of-nikola-tesla-through-cinematic-documentary-and-historical-perspectives/ -
The historical legacy of Nikola Tesla has transitioned from a period of relative obscurity following his death in 1943 to a modern state of ubiquitous, if often distorted, cultural veneration.
#Tesla #NikolaTesla #ThomasEdison #FilmReview #Biopic #Documentary #MovieReview #Cinema
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/02/05/the-electrified-icon-a-critical-analysis-of-nikola-tesla-through-cinematic-documentary-and-historical-perspectives/ -
"Capitalism rewards innovation!"
https://piefed.social/c/mop/p/1727829/capitalism-rewards-innovation
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"Capitalism rewards innovation!"
https://piefed.social/c/mop/p/1727829/capitalism-rewards-innovation
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"Capitalism rewards innovation!"
https://piefed.social/c/science_memes/p/1727827/capitalism-rewards-innovation
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"Capitalism rewards innovation!"
https://piefed.social/c/science_memes/p/1727827/capitalism-rewards-innovation
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"Capitalism rewards innovation!"
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1727825/capitalism-rewards-innovation
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"Capitalism rewards innovation!"
https://piefed.social/c/historymemes/p/1727825/capitalism-rewards-innovation
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Thomas Edison May Have Discovered Graphene https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/thomas-edison-may-have-discovered-graphene/ #thomasedison #graphene #History #Science
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Thomas Edison May Have Discovered Graphene https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/thomas-edison-may-have-discovered-graphene/ #thomasedison #graphene #History #Science
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Thomas Edison May Have Discovered Graphene
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/thomas-edison-may-have-discovered-graphene/
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Thomas Edison May Have Discovered Graphene
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://hackaday.com/2026/01/31/thomas-edison-may-have-discovered-graphene/
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https://medium.com/storyangles/greatest-happenings-on-earth-let-there-be-light-0ec66d1d9402
The invention of the light bulb stands as one of the top 50 greatest happenings on Earth because it changed how people live, work, and move through the world.
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Edison wyprzedził Noblistów o 130 lat? W jego żarówkach powstawał grafen, ale nikt go nie widział
Grafen. Supermateriał XXI wieku, za którego odkrycie przyznano Nagrodę Nobla w 2010 roku. Jest w prototypach baterii, filtrach i marzeniach o futurystycznej elektronice. Okazuje się, że Thomas Edison produkował go seryjnie już w 1879 roku. Tylko o tym nie wiedział.
Eksperyment z przeszłości
Naukowcy z Rice University postanowili zabawić się w „archeologów chemii”. Zamiast wymyślać nowe metody syntezy, sięgnęli po patent Thomasa Edisona numer 223898 z 1880 roku. Edison, szukając idealnego materiału na żarnik do swojej żarówki, eksperymentował ze wszystkim – od tektury po… bambus. I to właśnie zwęglony bambus okazał się strzałem w dziesiątkę, świecąc przez ponad 1200 godzin.
Lucas Eddy, doktorant z Rice, odtworzył ten proces w laboratorium. Kupił rzemieślnicze żarówki z bambusowym włóknem (tak, można takie dostać w Nowym Jorku) i potraktował je prądem, dokładnie tak jak robił to słynny wynalazca.
Srebrzysty ślad
Metoda, którą nieświadomie stosował Edison, to dziś tzw. „flash Joule heating”. Polega ona na błyskawicznym (rzędu kilkunastu sekund) podgrzaniu węgla do temperatury 3000 stopni Celsjusza.
Gdy Eddy spojrzał na wynik pod nowoczesnym mikroskopem elektronowym, zobaczył coś niezwykłego. Zwęglony bambus nie był tylko czarnym węglem. Miejscami pokrywał go „lustrzany, srebrzysty nalot”. Analiza spektroskopowa potwierdziła: to grafen turbostratyczny.
Dlaczego Edison przegapił Nobla?
Odpowiedź jest prosta: brak narzędzi. Grafen to warstwa węgla o grubości jednego atomu. W 1879 roku nikt nie dysponował mikroskopem, który pozwoliłby go dostrzec. Zresztą nie był też Nagród Nobla, Alfred Nobel swój testament spisał w 1895 roku, a pierwsze Noble trafiły do laureatów w 1901 roku. Wracając do Edisona, dla niego był to po prostu „efekt uboczny” procesu zwęglania. Co więcej, gdyby te żarówki świeciły dłużej, grafen i tak zamieniłby się z powrotem w zwykły grafit, bo w wysokiej temperaturze i przy długiej pracy warstwy węgla zaczynają się ponownie układać w strukturę objętościową.
Wnioski na przyszłość
Odkrycie z Rice University to coś więcej niż ciekawostka historyczna. Pokazuje, że w starych technologiach – lampach łukowych, pierwszych lampach rentgenowskich czy telegrafach – mogą kryć się odpowiedzi na współczesne problemy inżynierii materiałowej. Czasem wystarczy po prostu spojrzeć na stare patenty przez nowe mikroskopy.
#grafen #historiaWynalazków #JamesTour #news #RiceUniversity #ThomasEdison #żarówkaBambusowa
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Ah, yes, the groundbreaking revelation that Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900 🙄. Next, we'll uncover that people once used horse-drawn carriages too! 🚶♂️➡️🐎 Apparently, Thomas Edison filmed this earth-shattering moment, but don't worry, you can watch it online instead of traveling back in time⏳.
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/paris-had-a-moving-sidewalk-in-1900.html #Paris1890s #movingwalkway #historicalrevelation #ThomasEdison #travelbackintime #HackerNews #ngated -
Ah, yes, the groundbreaking revelation that Paris had a moving sidewalk in 1900 🙄. Next, we'll uncover that people once used horse-drawn carriages too! 🚶♂️➡️🐎 Apparently, Thomas Edison filmed this earth-shattering moment, but don't worry, you can watch it online instead of traveling back in time⏳.
https://www.openculture.com/2020/03/paris-had-a-moving-sidewalk-in-1900.html #Paris1890s #movingwalkway #historicalrevelation #ThomasEdison #travelbackintime #HackerNews #ngated -
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#podcast #improv #gbgftw #wikistats #fredagsmys #göteborgshumor #skitidet #tadetvackert #TddBpodd #humor #captainslog #kivra #klarna #thomasedison #bengans #ryssland #ubåt #kursk #gåpådjupet #joråsåatte #glasögon #svetshjälm #psalmbok #umarell #herregud #göteborgska #lö
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Nytt avsnitt av podden ute!
Om bra ubåtar, svetshjälm, göteborgska ord och vinylskivans ursprung.Du får leta själv, eller klicka på https://tddbpodd.se/424
Ta det vackert!
#podcast #improv #gbgftw #wikistats #fredagsmys #göteborgshumor #skitidet #tadetvackert #TddBpodd #humor #captainslog #kivra #klarna #thomasedison #bengans #ryssland #ubåt #kursk #gåpådjupet #joråsåatte #glasögon #svetshjälm #psalmbok #umarell #herregud #göteborgska #lö
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A fan of currently unknown provenance.
"For the past 26 years, this fascinating artefact has been in the possession of Singaporean antique collector and dealer Toh Chee Keong, better known as CK. The 60-year-old constantly faces the same two questions: Is the fan genuine? Did it really belong to Edison?"
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A fan of currently unknown provenance.
"For the past 26 years, this fascinating artefact has been in the possession of Singaporean antique collector and dealer Toh Chee Keong, better known as CK. The 60-year-old constantly faces the same two questions: Is the fan genuine? Did it really belong to Edison?"
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Dossier der Woche: Thomas Alva Edison gilt als einer der größten Erfinder aller Zeiten. Doch was ist dran an seinem Ruhm? #Edison #Erfinder #ThomasEdison #Stromkrieg #Technikgeschichte
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Dossier der Woche: Thomas Alva Edison gilt als einer der größten Erfinder aller Zeiten. Doch was ist dran an seinem Ruhm? #Edison #Erfinder #ThomasEdison #Stromkrieg #Technikgeschichte
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Le voci del XIX secolo
#ThomasEdison #fonografo
Il XIX secolo è spesso ricordato più per le immagini che per i suoni. Le fotografie ci permettono di vedere questo periodo con una chiarezza senza precedenti, ma i volti severi ci fissano in silenzio...
https://www.tiziano.caviglia.name/2025/03/01/le-voci-del-xix-secolo/13155/ -
On this day in 1878 Thomas Edison patents the phonograph.
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#MarkTwain #film #ThomasEdison #c1909 #history
The only existing film footage of Mark Twain as filmed by Thomas Edison in 1909, one year before Twain's death
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#MarkTwain #film #ThomasEdison #c1909 #history
The only existing film footage of Mark Twain as filmed by Thomas Edison in 1909, one year before Twain's death
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“Just because something doesn't do what you planned it to do doesn't mean it's useless.”
― Thomas Edison https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Edison
