Nikola Tesla
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You switch on the light. Next, you turn on the television. After that you boil some water. All of those activities require electricity. You can do those things thanks to Nikola Tesla. Against the odds, he researched, developed and promoted an innovation in the supply of electricity. See in this story, how he brought creativity and practical applications, that have changed our lives.
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