Today marks the 156th birthday of mad and maddening scientist Nikola Tesla, a man that science fiction writers and fans have practically taken to heart as a patron saint. There are a myriad of reasons why: his ingenuity. The fact that history proved him correct in matters concerning ideas about electricity that his rivals tried to bury. That sly moustache.
Tesla’s intriguing nature lends itself naturally to high-spirited tales of fiction, internet memes, and then some. Below, the staff lists some of their favorites.
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