Credit typically goes to inventor and entrepreneur Thomas Edison. But the actual story is more complicated and interesting.

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Hank Azaria joins TODAY to talk about his upcoming role as Thomas Edison in the new series “The Artist.” He discusses getting recognized by his voice, his Bruce Springsteen tribute band, The EZ Street ...

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A renewed effort to investigate one of America's most contentious historical issues has led one of Thomas Jefferson's descendants to a Nashville grave. The Thomas Jefferson Foundation says it is a ...

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Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.