The Lightning "Thief"

Nikola Tesla was one of the greatest scientists of all time. Not only has he helped shape the electrical world as to where it is now, he was a visionary of the future. Nikola is most famous for his invention of the alternating current (AC) which is still used today to deliver electricity to buildings and houses. With the help of AC, Nikola also invented the radio and performed many X-Ray experiments that gave way to modern science. Along with these great inventions, in Colorado Springs, Nikola conducted a series of experiments, where he successfully created a pure beam of death, made solely of electricity.

When Nikola Tesla moved to Colorado Springs, he wanted to do many things. There, where he first introduced the AC, were friends who were willing to supply unlimited amounts of power, for free. His first product was a wireless transmitter, made after researching and testing long distance energy transfers. Then, he discovered that the Earth had a frequency of 8 Hertz, and was a huge conductor. This then spurred him on to create a Magnifying Transmitter (Tesla Coil), which multiplied the power given, creating amazing results. A Million volts of pure energy were flying out of the machine, ending at 135 feet creating artificial lightning. People then reported amazing occurrences of electricity; Lightbulbs were left illuminated after being turned off, horses were being spooked due to the electrical current interacting with their metal shoes, people noted sparks at their feet, butterflies were electrified, and a clap of thunder was heard 15 miles away.

Nikola Tesla, while famous for his many inventions, was a great man himself. The thing that makes me want to write about him, was not that he paved the way to modern life, but that he wanted to do it for free. He envisioned a world with free power and he strived to make that happen. Because of this, he died broke, and unrecognized. Nikola Tesla recognized the potential for mankind, and it was squandered by his peers. Nikola was supercharged with brilliance, and morals.