Edison Centenary Reveals Genius Trials and Timeless Inventions
As the 100th anniversary of Thomas A. Edison’s birth nears, a portrait emerges of a relentless inventor whose early missteps, such as a miscalculated potato bug experiment, led to landmark devices. From the stock ticker to the phonograph and motion picture, his trials shaped modern technology and daily life.
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Hypnotism Aids in Tooth Extraction
In Bakersfield California Mrs Violet Nicola allergic to all anesthetics underwent tooth extraction after hypnotist therapy. A psycho therapist guided her into a trance during the procedure and she woke to find two teeth missing, unaware they were removed until she checked a mirror.
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Violet Nicola
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Boy Reads Comics Amid House Fire Surprise
In Champaign Illinois a seven year old, Bernard Burke, refused to drop his comic while firefighters battled a blaze at his home. Found in the bath tub reading, he told responders he was busy and the firemen would put it out. He remained in the tub after the fire was extinguished.
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