Mashable! - Google Doodle Celebrates Thomas Edison’s Birthday

It is probably safe to say that without Thomas Edison, technology — and life, in general — as we know it would be completely different. From the light bulb, to the phonograph, to the motion picture camera, and his hundreds of other patents, Edison’s inventions have shaped our world.

And today, February 11, the inventor and scientist is celebrated on Google‘s homepage with a special Doodle for what would be his 164th birthday.

The Doodle showcases animated sketches of some of the above-mentioned inventions, including a glowing incandescent bulb and whirring type-writing machine. The handful of Edison-inspired sketches in the Doodle are only a small fraction of the inventor’s patents.

Earlier this week Google celebrated Jules Verne’s birthday with an interactive Doodle.

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