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“His job on the train caused Edison to become deaf. One morning, he tried to climb the first step but was not able to keep his balance. A railroad worker grabbed him by the ears and hauled him up. Edison felt something snap inside his head, which started his deafness, and got worse throughout his life,” (Thomas Alva Edison). Edison’s deafness allowed him to focus on his work and not be distracted by outside noises and people. He was able to focus on his own thoughts and not hear the others who…

Alexander Graham Bell: The Man behind the Telephone We live in the 21st Century, the age of scientific and technological advancements. One aspect of life that humans take for granted is communication. When the word, “Phone” is said, the phone companies like “Apple”, or “Samsung” automatically come to mind. Companies have attempted to innovate the phone for a great length of years, and that is why modern-day telephones and cellular devices are cosmetically sleek, futuristic, and more sufficient…

Howard Hughes remains one of the great entrepreneurs of the twentieth century. His business acumen and influence extends far beyond the American aviation Industry, which he is famously known for developing. Among the wealthiest Americans while he was alive, his business ventures included airlines, film production, real estate, tooling and even hospitality. The keys to his success were his keen ability to seek and exploit business opportunities, interest in hiring top talent as well as his…

How Alexander Graham Bell Changed the World Have you ever wondered who invented the magnificent telephone? Well, it was Alexander Graham Bell! He invented the telephone in the year of 1876 and from that point forward, the world of communication would be much more efficient. Alexander Graham Bell was born in Scotland in the year of 1847. He was a teacher of the deaf. Bell is even listed as one of the founders of the National Geographic Society. Bell was also the inventor of many things. Overall,…

Alexander Graham Bell is most commonly recognized as the inventor of the telephone, but in actuality he has contributed so much more to life as we know it today. He has eighteen patents in his name as well as twelve patents that he shared with others. Alexander Graham Bell also invented the first metal detector which he used to try and locate a bullet from President James Garfield. This was unsuccessful but it led to a thirst for more knowledge. Since this was unsuccessful, President James…

When Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin, he pictured increased profits and decreased labor. In fact, when an inventor creates technology or machines that would decrease labor, they usually keep in mind the amount of money they could make with the machine. This era of industry has turned our mind to inventing only when in need of profit. For instance, Thomas Edison invented the light bulb; however, he not only decreased the amount of wax that was used for candles but also increased the…

Invention of the Telegraph The telegraph is one of the inventions that started long distance communication. To begin with, Samuel Morse came up with the marvelous idea of this invention. However, he did have a competitor by the name of Charles Wheatstone. The original telegraph was developed in the 1830s. It was tested and updated through a number of years from when it was invented. It’s actually quite impressive how this whole system was developed. According to ‘Morse Code and the Telegraph’…

From horse drawn carriages to automobile to tanks and armored cars. The story of American history can be seen through the technological advancements and changes made from 1870’s through 1970’s. There are been hundred of thousands of new technological changes throughout history. Not every advancement changed or made history, but many did. These technological changes influenced every aspect of daily life in America. Technological changes revolutionized the way of life for Americans because it…

Bell’s invention was not the first by any means. It was just better and clearer. Alexander Graham Bell, a scientist, inventor, engineer, and innovator, is credited for creating the first ever telephone. He was the founder of AT&T. (American Telephone and Telegraph Company.) Bell was born in Scotland on March 3rd of 1847. He died at age 75 in 1922 due to diabetes complications. Alexander Graham Bell was also a teacher for the deaf. His amazing invention sparked the creation of a huge…

Alexander Graham bell was born on March 3, 1847. Alexander’s parents were Alexander Melville bell and Eliza grace Symonds bell. He had two brothers Melville James bell and Edward charles bell. He also lived with his grandfather Alexander bell. the middle name “Graham” was added into the family when Alexander was ten. Alexander had education with his mom well know as homeschool. Later on he received formal education at a private school.Then he went for two years at Edinburgh Royal High School.…