Myth or Fact: Thomas Edison Thomas Edison invented the light bulb from scratch. Myth Fact None Edison and Nikola Tesla were fierce rivals during the “War of the Currents.” Myth Fact None Edison electrocuted animals to discredit Tesla’s AC power system. Myth Fact None Thomas Edison was entirely self-taught and never had any formal schooling. Myth Fact None Edison held over 1,000 patents during his lifetime. Myth Fact None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular
