Many did just that before Edisons patient. Edison worked on it for years. the hold up was finding a filament that would last more than hours or days. Tungsten was the key to Edison's success where others failed.
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid." Han Solo
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