The light bulb was invented in 1879 by Thomas Edison. Thomas Edison wasn't the first to invent a light bulb, It was actually first thought of in 1806 by an English inventer called Humphrey Davy. Humphrey Davy's light bulb was a powerful electric lamp. His lamp proceded its illumination by creating a blinding electric spark between two charcoal rods. This devise, know as the Arc Lamp was impractical for most uses. The Arc Lamp's light, simular to a welding torch, was simply to bright to use in residences and most businesses.
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