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One month the scout theme was electricity and the
scoutmaster dressed up like Thomas edison and did a skit
with a kite. At the next monthly meeting one of the new
little tiger cubs was getting a new "paw". The scoutmaster
shook his hand and said do you know who I am. The kids face
lit up and he said Yeah you invented electricity!
Steve Hitch /blockquote>

On 10/15/04, Leader wrote:
> One month the scout theme was electricity and the
> scoutmaster dressed up like Thomas edison and did a skit
> with a kite. At the next monthly meeting one of the new
> little tiger cubs was getting a new "paw". The scoutmaster
> shook his hand and said do you ...See More
Apr 14, 2005
Den Mom /blockquote>

Why be hostile, aren't we all here to benefit society? You may
find this timeline of electricity link helpful:
[link removed]

While you are both correct, in one form or another,
neither "discovered" electricity. However, Thomas Edison DID
turn an invention into something that was useful.

Pl...See More
May 17, 2005
Steve Hitch /blockquote>

I agree, neither invented nor discovered electricity. My point
was that dressing as Thomas Edison and acting as Ben Franklin
would leave a twisted historical impression on the kids. Just my
own pet peeve here, but most adults even have misattributions for
major inventions and discoveries in history. The peeve co...See More
May 17, 2005


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