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Nikola Tesla was born on a stormy night in 1856, and if there was ever a more fitting omen, history has yet to produce one. Lightning crackled in the sky as if the universe itself had sent an electric prod to announce his arrival. Born in Smiljan, in what is now Croatia, Tesla was destined to channel that raw power, to harness the invisible forces of nature and bend them to his will. From an early age, his mind was a tempest of ideas, his intellect a dynamo of invention. He saw the world differently. He saw the world in currents—alternating currents. And that vision would change everything.   Nikola Tesla: The Man Who Lit the World and Was Left in the Dark The War of the Currents: Tesla vs. Edison In one corner stood Thomas Edison , the celebrated American inventor, a man who championed direct current ( DC ) electricity. In the other, the soft-spoken but brilliant Nikola Tesla, wielding alternating current ( AC ) like Zeus himself. Edison, ever the shrewd businessman, waged a smear...

Ah, financial freedom. The golden ticket we all chase, running through life like a hamster on a wheel, with dreams of yachts, private islands, and perhaps an oddly large collection of rare, antique spoons. It’s why we work long hours, forego sleep, and occasionally sell our souls (but not for less than a decent profit). Fear not, dear reader, for I, your trusty guide, am here to show you exactly how to turn your mediocre life into a wildly, successful one—without any of those pesky morals or hard work.   Image is courtesy of Unsplash.com Market Mayhem: The Rollercoaster That Never Stops Screaming First things first: the stock market. It’s like riding a rollercoaster without seatbelts, where you're either screaming in terror or pretending you're in control. The key to navigating this thrill ride? Simple: buy low, sell high . Groundbreaking, right? But if you want a real rush, try insider trading—don’t worry, it’s legal as long as you’re on a first-name basis with a CEO or two. ...