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“Would Edison Hire You?”: Take This Historic 20-Question General Knowledge Quiz And Find Out
Imagine walking into a job interview, and instead of questions about your experience, you’re handed a brutal general knowledge test.
That’s exactly what happened to applicants who wanted to work for Thomas Edison. His famous employment test wasn’t about resumes – it was about raw knowledge, curiosity, and quick thinking.
Some questions seem simple at first glance. Others? They’ll make you pause, rethink, and maybe even second-guess everything you thought you knew.
So the real question is: would you have impressed Edison, or would you have walked out empty-handed?
Let’s find out. ⚡
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