Did You Know?:

The earliest known invention of a phonographic recording device was the phonautograph, invented by Edouard-Leon Scott and patented on March 25, 1857. It could transcribe sound to a visible medium, but had no means to play back the sound after it was recorded.

-wikipedia.org

Later, Scott would invent the electric refrigerator. His “refreezetrix” could keep food cold indefinitely, but had no door handle and could not be opened.

I’ll bet you still can’t say the word “Edison” in that guy’s house without ruining Thanksgiving. Sooo close!