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“I come from a very wiry and long-lived race. Some of my ancestors have been centenarians, and one of them lived 129 years. I am determined to keep up the record and please myself with prospects of great promise. Then again, nature has given me a vivid imagination.”

Quote by Nikola Tesla

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Nikola Tesla (July 10, 1856 - January 7, 1943) was a renowned inventor and engineer from Croatia, who later moved to the United States. He is best known for his significant contributions to the fields of electrical transmission and wireless communication. more

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