Thomas Edison electrocuted an elephant in 1903 to prove Tesla’s AC current was dangerous. source
The Elephants Are Convinced
Like Coffee? Thank a Hyper Goat
According to legend, Ethiopian shepherds first realized the profound caffeinating effects of coffee when they noticed their goats started “dancing” after eating coffee berries. source
Commanding a Warship at the Age of 12
Admiral David Farragut is remembered for famously shouting “Damn the torpedoes!” in the U.S. Civil War’s Battle of Mobile Bay. That was, by no means, the extent of his accomplishments. Anyone who […]
FDR’s Fears
President Franklin D. Roosevelt encouraged Americans to overcome the challenges of the Great Depression by boldly proclaiming, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He could have saved time […]
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