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Apr 2022
29m 56s

Nikola Tesla: Engineer

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Meet Nikola Tesla, an engineer WHO was instrumental in inventing some of the world's most prominent technologies, such as air conditioning and the modern-day lightbulb! Join Rebecca Sheir as we meet this innovator and discover how his WOWs have changed the world! Head to whowhenwow.com for more activities based on this episode!

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