Thomas Edison changed the world. He made wonderful things to do so. He is probably the most prolific inventor in history! By the way, prolific (in this context) means inventor in all of history. Our modern world should give him some thanks. Even though 10000 ideas did not work, he said “I have not failed, I’ve just found 10000 ways that don’t work. That happened when he was making the electric lightbulb day and night for 5 years! He is called “The Wizard of Menlo Park.” Thomas Edison worked very hard to change our world.