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Who executed Topsy the elephant, why, and what was the connection between the execution and the War of the Currents?

Question #152525. Asked by misdiaslocos.
Last updated Aug 05 2026.
Originally posted Aug 05 2026 3:35 AM.

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Topsy is often portrayed as being electrocuted in a public demonstration organized by Thomas Edison during the war of the currents to show the dangers of alternating current.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topsy_(elephant

Aug 05 2026, 6:17 AM
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