#ushistorynerd

[trivia-sharp]

“I haven’t failed—I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas Edison

Inventor. Innovator. Eccentric. Edison was more than the lightbulb guy. He made ghost phones, phonographs, and even tried mining iron with magnets. Oh, and got fired (twice!) for blowing stuff up. Read about the stranger-than-fiction journey of one of America’s most iconic minds → https://www.triviasharp.com/things-you-may-not-know-about-thomas-edison/

[lunchy88]

Eisenhower on the beaches of Normandy: "We will accept nothing less than full victory." Without the 9,000 lives that were lost on that beach this day 69 years ago, this country & world would be a totally different place. Thank you for all of those who have served our country & who are serving. #DDay #ThankYou #USHistoryNerd #cute #nerd