Surprising Facts About Nikola Tesla

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) was a Serbian American inventor, electrical engineer, mechanical engineer, physicist, and futurist best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system.

A new statue of Nikola Tesla now graces New York's Long Island, the latest homage to the celebrated visionary. The statue was unveiled last week by Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic. Here are 5 surprising facts about Nikola Tesla.