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Episode 139: The Sad & Tragic Tale of Topsy the Elephant
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Topsy the Elephant is one of the more tragic figures in history, remembered for her death in 1903, which involved an early and controversial use of electricity.
Topsy was executed on January 4, 1903. Her execution was part of a highly publicized event that was attended by spectators and filmed by the Edison Manufacturing Company. The short film, Electrocuting an Elephant, became one of the earliest examples of animal cruelty captured on film.
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Manage episode 460565720 series 3624133
Topsy the Elephant is one of the more tragic figures in history, remembered for her death in 1903, which involved an early and controversial use of electricity.
Topsy was executed on January 4, 1903. Her execution was part of a highly publicized event that was attended by spectators and filmed by the Edison Manufacturing Company. The short film, Electrocuting an Elephant, became one of the earliest examples of animal cruelty captured on film.
For the video of this episode, check out our Patreon!
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We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode!
Do you have a case you'd like us to cover on the show? Or a personal Grim Encounter you'd like us to share?
Email us at thegrimcurriculum@gmail.com
Follow us on Twitch!
We are aiming for affiliate status! Help us get to 50 followers!
https://www.twitch.tv/thegrimcurriculum
For all the other places you can support us by checking out our TGC Merch, & Social Media Links: https://linktr.ee/thegrimcurriculum
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