Little known facts. . .

My great-uncle invented the three-way lightbulb. Seriously. Proof is below.

He was also an Italian Count. He just keeps getting cooler.

Here is an article about my great uncle (by marriage) proving that my mom's family isn't entirely useless liars [article]:

The three-way light bulb was invented by Alessandro Dandini, who patented more than 22 inventions, including the rigid retractable automobile top and the spherical system, which concentrates and extracts solar energy. Dandini came to the U.S. in 1945, and taught at the University of Nevada in Reno. He held degrees in science, languages, hydraulic engineering and classical literature. He died in 1991 at age 88.

That's my grandomother's sister. She did do some good stuff. Though, I have to say, she did write a book of lies. I am trying to find said book of lies, but it's slow going. I don't remember what it's called - but she said that her father invented white gloves and was pivotal in there emergence in Philadelphia culture.