9
2013
Documentaries
History & Civilizations
The Inventors
Season 1, Episode 5
: We don't always know the truth behind the inventors who create the devices we use every day. For instance, Thomas Edison didn’t actually invent the light bulb, and Benjamin Franklin never "discovered" electricity.
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About the Series
America: Facts vs. Fiction
Former Naval officer Jamie Kaler presents a wake-up call about the hidden facts behind the most familiar and beloved stories about our country's history.
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Season 1, Episode 5 - The Inventors
Release Year:
2013
Rating:
9