news that tamiflu has been used on animals in bid to save valuable zoo collections.
well, actually came from here. which prompts the question, how many ways are there to kill an elephant. hey, what about torching the bastard. yeah, and let’s get thomas edison to do it. (i’m not even kidding).
Topsy offered an opportunity that Edison couldn’t resist. What better way to demonstrate the horrible consequences of alternating current than to roast a full-grown elephant?
Edison sent over a crack team of technicians and a film crew. Topsy was led to a special platform, the cameras were set rolling, the switch was thrown. It took only ten seconds. Edison later showed the film to audiences across the country to prove his point.
