In 1859, a two-hour telegraph conversation between Portland and Boston was possible without the need for any battery power, thanks to the electric current generated by an aurora borealis in the telegraph wires.

by | Feb 20, 2023 | Fun Facts, Knowledge Chops

  In 1859, a two-hour telegraph conversation between Portland and Boston was possible without the need for any battery power, thanks to the electric current generated by an aurora borealis in the telegraph wires.
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In 1859, a two-hour telegraph conversation between Portland and Boston was possible without the need for any battery power, thanks to the electric current generated by an aurora borealis in the telegraph wires.

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