Young Thomas Edison

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What was Edison's FIRST job?

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Edison's first job was as a paper boy.

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What is this article MOSTLY about?

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The article is mostly about a young inventor, Thomas Edison.

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Why did people start to call Edison 'The Wizard'?

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People called Edison 'The Wizard' because he made many inventions.

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Why did Edison lose his job at the railroad office?

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Edison lost his job at the railroad office because he was sleeping at work.

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What happened when Edison got scarlet fever?

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When Edison got scarlet fever, he lost some of his hearing.

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Who was Thomas Edison?

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Thomas Edison was a famous inventor known for creating many inventions, including the lightbulb.

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What is an inventor?

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An inventor is a person who creates new devices or processes.

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What is a lightbulb?

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A lightbulb is a device that produces light when electricity passes through it.

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What does it mean to be curious?

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Being curious means wanting to learn or know more about something.

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What is a telegraph?

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A telegraph is a device used to send messages over long distances using electrical signals.

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