Asked to evaluate his son's abilities as an intellectual, the elder Edison said that he was, “absolutely illiterate, ...

Thomas Edison’s incandescent light bulb, patented in 1880, made electric lighting practical, affordable, and long-lasting. It ...

In the age of the LED light bulb, consumers have an unfathomable range of lighting options. This has, perversely, made the ...

On January 27, Orthodox believers celebrate the transfer of the relics of St. John Chrysostom. Name days are celebrated by ...

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Ventura County supervisors voted Tuesday to look into alternatives to Southern California Edison, citing frustration over repeated power outages, a lack of upgrades and communication problems with ...

Capriotti's Sandwich Shop will open on North Harrison Street in the Princeton Shopping Center on Tuesday, Jan. 21, the company said in a news release. The shop will introduce Garden State residents to ...

The retail chain announced "a comprehensive brand refresh" in a news release on Monday, Jan. 13. It's the first logo change for the 63-year-old company since it removed the star between "Wal" and ...

The experience of the First Reconstruction reminds us that once ... and that once before idealism was compromised, hope deferred. Thomas Nast’s political cartoons are the best record we have ...

MEGHAN Markle's father Thomas appeared to take a swipe at Prince Harry after questioning why the Duchess left her first husband. The esteemed former lighting director reflected on the past as ...