History Schmistory: January 4. An Elephant Never Forgets…

Tuesday, January 4, 2022 by teammarcopolo in History, History Schmistory, Learn!, Science, Wild Kingdom

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1903: Topsy, an old circus elephant, is electrocuted by Thomas Edison in an effort to shed light on the “dangers” of AC current, during the much publicized War of Currents campaign. More proof that Thomas Edison had no soul. Just look at the guy…