Thomas Edison famously asserted that he didn’t fail but rather found 10,000 ways that wouldn’t work when developing the light bulb. While the exact number of attempts varies in different accounts, the story emphasizes his relentless pursuit of innovation. Edison conducted numerous experiments with different materials for the filament, spending years of trial and error before finally achieving a successful and practical electric light. His tenacity in the face of repeated failures ultimately led to a revolutionary invention that changed the world.
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