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96: The War of the Currents: (Thomas Alva Edison v. Nikola Tesla & George Westinghouse)
History That Doesn't Suck
The Electrification of the Universe
Inventor Nikola tesla meets his boss, thomas alva edison. The pair set out to create a practical and efficient source of light. They use alternating current instead of direct current in lighting systems. A battle breaks out between the two companies over who has the better system. We follow this escalating conflict through accidental and intentional deaths.
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