The talking doll from Thomas Edison became one of the most terrifying toy failures in history. #history #didyouknow #historyfacts | Untold Leaks

Thomas Edison made talking dolls? There’s a reason you’ve never heard of them. These were the inventor’s failed attempt at commercially selling his famous phonograph creation. Inside each porcelain doll, a wax cylinder played recorded nursery rhymes such as “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Hickory Dickory Dock.” Less than 500 of these “little monsters” were sold before they were quickly pulled off shelves for good. 🎥 @laurenraposa 📷 NPS | Associated Press | Smithsonian Institution ✒️ Stefa