Exposing the Evil Side of Thomas Edison

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How Nikola Tesla's Kindness Ruined His Life https://youtu.be/rgyweCmoDvU
Why Nikola Tesla Died Poor while Edison was Rich & Famous https://youtu.be/G6xGuv6I5NI
The Tragic Story of Nikola Tesla https://youtu.be/FeUA-0G1p5k

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Articles and interviews referenced:
7:24 Last Days of Night by Graham Moore https://www.amazon.com/Last-Days-Night-Novel-ebook/dp/B01A4AXM3W