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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Who was Thomas Edison

from History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast · host SCL

Get ready to meet the Wizard of Menlo Park! We're diving way back to explore the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor who helped light up the world! Imagine a man with over 1,000 patents—that's like inventing something new almost every week! We're talking about the light bulb that chased away the dark and the amazing phonograph that could play music! But wait, did Edison invent EVERYTHING he's famous for? Mira and Finn spill the secrets about this super-smart guy! Was he a genius, a clever businessman, or both? Find out how one person changed everything, from how we see the world to how we hear sounds! Don't miss this electrifying adventure!

Get ready to meet the Wizard of Menlo Park! We're diving way back to explore the life of Thomas Edison, the inventor who helped light up the world! Imagine a man with over 1,000 patents—that's like inventing something new almost every week! We're talking about the light bulb that chased away the dark and the amazing phonograph that could play music! But wait, did Edison invent EVERYTHING he's famous for? Mira and Finn spill the secrets about this super-smart guy! Was he a genius, a clever bus...

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