Which inventor is most associated with the 'Wizard of Menlo Park' and the development of the incandescent light bulb and a system for power distribution?
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Correct answer: Thomas Edison
Edison established one of the first industrial research laboratories. His inventions helped transition the United States into an age of electricity, significantly extending factory working hours and transforming urban life.
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