Edison electrocuted an elephant 105 years ago today
Edison electrocuted an elephant 105 years ago today
Jan 28, 2010
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Ever wonder why your house runs on AC power instead of DC? It all started with an epic battle called the War of Currents between Edison and Tesla in the 1800s. Edison pushed DC, but Tesla's AC won big time. Here's why. AC can be stepped up to crazy high voltages using transformers, then travel hundreds of miles with barely any power loss. DC needed thick, expensive cables that made long-distance power impossible. AC could zip across the country cheaply and efficiently. That's why when you flip a
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