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ALTERNATING-CURRENT

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Edison, Not As Great As Science Class Taught Us
Source: Wired News

January 4th,1903: Thomas Edison stages his highly publicized electrocution of an elephant in order to demonstrate the dangers of alternating current, which, if it posed any immediate danger at all, was only to Edison's own direct current.

Nikola Tesla: lighting up the world -- again
Source: The Globe and Mail

Nikola Tesla harnessed the alternating current, invented radio technology and patented 700 inventions, including the wireless remote control and spark plugs.

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