Interesting Facts about Thomas Edison

Thomas Alva Edison was born on the 11th of February, 1847 in Milan, Ohio. He was and is (even today) one of the most highly regarded American inventors. Edison's creations have helped to enhance the lives of people from all walks of life. He is responsible for the invention of several products that range from utility to the high-end sophisticated items. Here are some interesting facts about him :-

1. Thomas Edison's first inventions include an electric vote recorder and a stock ticker.

2. Thomas Edison was partially deaf. He developed this problem after he developed the scarlet fever. Though his hearing was impaired from the age of 12, he said that it did not bother him because it helped him concentrate better.

3. Thomas Edison holds around 1,093 U.S. patents as well as many other patents in the United Kingdom, Germany and France.

4. He built his own science laboratory at the age of 10. This was built in the basement of his home.

Interesting Facts About ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Abraham Lincoln is not only one of the most loved presidents of the United States of America, but also the first one to have ever been assassinated. A simple man at heart, he had a lot to give to world in terms of virtue and morality, alongside mainstream politics. Here are some interesting facts about Abraham Lincoln :-

1. Lincoln was the tallest President of USA. At six feet, four inches, Lincoln towered over most of his contemporaries.

2. Before Abraham Lincoln, there had never been a U.S. President with a beard.

3. At the time of his marriage to Mary Todd Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln had been very poor. Mary Todd Lincoln's family did not approve of the match.

Interesting Facts About ADOLF HITLER

Adolf Hitler (20 April 1889 – 30 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician and the leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party , commonly referred to as the Nazi Party). He was chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945, and dictator of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. Here are some interesting facts about Hitler :-

1. Despite becoming the dictator of Germany, Hitler was not born there. Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn, Austria on April 20, 1889.

2. Hitler's parents were Alois (1837-1903) and Klara (1860-1908) Hitler.

3. Hitler's father, Alois, was in his third marriage and 51 years old when Hitler was born.

4. Hitler was known as "Adi" in his youth.