1. Early Life and Education: Nikola Tesla was born on July 10, 1856, in Smiljan, which was then part of the Austrian Empire (now Croatia). He studied electrical engineering at the Austrian Polytechnic in Graz and later at the University of Prague.
2. Work with Edison: Tesla initially worked for Thomas Edison in Paris, where he helped improve Edison's DC power plants. He later moved to the United States to work directly with Edison but left due to a disagreement over payment.
3. AC vs. DC: Tesla is known for championing alternating current (AC) over direct current (DC), arguing that AC was safer and more efficient for transmitting electricity over long distances. His advocacy led to the "War of Currents" with Edison.
4. Inventions: Tesla held over 300 patents worldwide for his inventions and concepts, including the Tesla coil, which is still used in radio technology today.
5. Wireless Technology: Tesla envisioned wireless communication and experimented with radio waves before Marconi. He also proposed ideas that laid the groundwork for modern radar and remote control technology.
6. Tesla's Lab in Colorado Springs: In 1899, Tesla set up a lab in Colorado Springs where he conducted experiments on wireless power transmission and observed unusual signals that he believed were from extraterrestrial intelligence.
7. Wardenclyffe Tower: Tesla's most ambitious project was the Wardenclyffe Tower on Long Island, intended to transmit messages and power wirelessly over long distances. Financial difficulties led to its abandonment.
8. Oscillator for Earthquake Detection: Tesla developed a mechanical oscillator that could produce controlled vibrations, which he claimed could cause earthquakes. He tested it in his New York lab, allegedly causing tremors in the surrounding area.
9. Friendship with Mark Twain: Tesla had a close friendship with the American author Mark Twain. They were known to spend time together in Tesla's lab conducting experiments and playing with Tesla's inventions.
10. Eccentric Habits: Tesla had several peculiar habits, such as his obsession with the number three and an aversion to pearls. He also reportedly suffered from OCD and was a lifelong celibate.
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