Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
Entertainment
Aleksandra Bereznojūtė

“Could You Impress Thomas Edison?”: Put Your Knowledge To The Ultimate Test And Score Above 15

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. ⚡

🚀 💡 Want more or looking for something else? Head over to the Bored Panda Quizzes and explore our full collection of quizzes and trivia designed to test your knowledge, reveal hidden insights, and spark your curiosity.💡 🚀

Image credits: SevenStorm JUHASZIMRUS
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.