But, justly, one name stands above them all, that of Thomas Alva Edison.

但是，有一个名字位列所有这些名字之前，那就是托马斯·阿尔瓦·爱迪生。

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IN August 1931, Thomas Alva Edison, age 84, became gravely ill with kidney problems.

1931年8月，时年84岁的托马斯·阿尔瓦·爱迪生因为肾脏问题病情严重。

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Thomas Alva Edison has been one of the most successful scientists the world has ever seen.

托马斯·阿尔瓦·爱迪生（Thomas Alva Edison） 是曾经世界上罕见的、著名的科学家之一 。

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The Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (Alva) said the London venue attracted 5.6 million visitors.

BBC: British Museum is the most visited UK attraction again

Mr Donoghue insisted that Alva viewed the Olympic period as a short-term loss for long-term gain.

BBC: Entrance gates at Kew Gardens

Alva said visitor numbers to garden and leisure sites in London were down by 21% over the summer.

BBC: Entrance gates at Kew Gardens