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This documentary explores the shocking history of the electric chair, from its invention to the first use in America. It delves into the fierce rivalry between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse during the War of Currents, revealing how Edison used his influence to promote the electric chair as a new method of capital punishment. Learn how this deadly technology was born from a commercial power struggle, forever changing the justice system. Discover the science, controversy, and gruesome details behind one of history's most infamous inventions. Perfect for those interested in true crime, historical technology, and the dark side of...
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B2 · 中高级
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In 100 years, it has killed more than 4,000 prisoners.
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it has become the terrible symbol of America's death penalty.
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B2 · 中高级
能看懂电视新闻就会觉得轻松
- 87% 的单词在 B1 或更简单的水平。
- 每分钟 101 词：语速慢，清晰。
- 整集共有 211 个较难的单词（B2 及以上）。
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In 100 years, it has killed more than 4,000 prisoners. More than any other means of execution, it has become the terrible symbol of America's death penalty. This is the story of the first ever electric chair killing
and the extraordinary battle between two of America's industrial giants, which led up to it. It was one of the first attempts to kind of use a scientific knowledge and apply it to the science of killing.
But I think that the story behind it is really the attempt of one major electric company, Edison, to discredit another major electric company, Westinghouse. Here we have two people, Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, who are such pioneers and such important people in the industry.
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