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Written by Peter Li-Chang Kuo (Chinese) Marilyn Monroe (1926–1962)’s 1953 film “ Niagara ” captivated audiences not only with the charm of its leading lady, but also with the breathtaking grandeur of its filming location—the mighty Niagara Falls. In 1979, after arriving in New York, I couldn’t wait to visit the Falls myself, taking part in various tours: donning a raincoat to explore the tunnels, boarding a small boat shrouded in mist, and feeling the awe-inspiring power of water thundering down like ten thousand galloping horses. Fig 1: Marilyn Monroe and Niagara Falls (from the Internet) In 1878, Thomas Alva Edison (1847–1931) invented the tungsten filament light bulb. The following year, in 1879, he invented the direct-current generator and designed a complete system for electricity production and transmission. His concept for power usage was “ to build numerous small power stations to promote community-based electricity ”—thus avoiding the need for widespread construction...