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Nicola Tesla Died Alone 1943

July 12, 2018 by Raditya Dika

This is the last known photo of Nicola Tesla. On 7th January 1943, Tesla died alone in the New Yorker Hotel. The inventor, physicist, and futurist was best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. By the end of his brilliant and tortured life, he was … Continue reading Nicola Tesla Died Alone 1943

Hotel Owner Pouring Acid 1964

July 12, 2018 by Raditya Dika

Photo Legend History Hotel owner pouring acid in the pool while black people swim in it, 1964. On June 18, 1964, black and white protesters jumped into the whites-only pool at the Monson Motor Lodge in St. Augustine, Fla. In an attempt to force them out, the owner of the hotel poured acid into the … Continue reading Hotel Owner Pouring Acid 1964