Video - The Electric Light Revolution

Did you know that Thomas Edison didn't actually invent the light bulb, but rather improved upon existing designs? Before Edison, English scientist Sir Humphry Davy created the first electric light in 1802. However, it was Edison who developed a practical, long-lasting light bulb in 1879, using a carbon filament inside a vacuum-sealed glass bulb. The light bulb revolutionized the way we live, work, and play, illuminating our world with a flick of a switch. So, next time you turn on a light, remember the fascinating history behind this everyday invention. What other historical inventions surprise you? Let us know in the comments below!