We can thank A.C. promoter George Westinghouse when we use this type of electricity, "A.C." for short
[DOC] [TLE] 10 Ways Edison Treated Tesla Like a Jerk - Listverse [PAR] Jun 7, 2012 ... A bitter public battle took place, with George Westinghouse of the ... he went so 
far as to invent the electric chair, using Tesla's AC power to ... Next week we'll 
probably get a 10 reasons why Thomas Edison was one hell of a great guy list.