Edison
Thomas Edison, an American inventor and businessman, is best known for his contributions to the development of the motion picture industry, including the first recorded kiss in film, which took place in a short silent film he produced in 1896.
Born on Feb 11, 1847 (178 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Botswana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.73% | +0% | 2,351,627 | 17,165 | $18,000 | 131$ |
| Totals | 1 | 2,351,627 | 17,165 | $18,000 | 131$ |
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Botswana:
Edison is mentioned as the father of the first one-term president.
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Ecuador:
Édison has taken on the role of a foster father to a minor for six years.
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India:
Edison, a relative of Thomas Gabriel, was also shot but survived the incident.
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India:
Edison was injured in his leg during the shooting incident at the Jordan-Israel border.
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India:
Edison, a relative of Thomas Gabriel Pereira, was deported by Jordan following medical treatment for a leg wound suffered in the shooting.
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India:
Edison, who was also shot during the incident, survived and has returned home with injuries.
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Jamaica:
Edison is mentioned in the shipping schedule.
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Costa Rica:
Thomas Alva Edison produced the first kiss in film.
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