All language subtitles for Tehnologii interzise și reducerea la tăcere a inventatorilor lor

In our part 1 of our documentary
on suppressed inventions,

we discussed some of the most
groundbreaking technologies,

from Nikola Tesla's
discovery of free energy

to the mysterious circumstances
surrounding the demise

of Stanley Meyer's water-powered car.

In this second part,

we'll continue with
presenting inventions that,

for various reasons ranging
from corporate interests to

governmental interventions,

never made it to the public eye,

pushed into obscurity

despite their potential
to revolutionize our world.

Cavity Structural Effect.

Viktor Grebennikov was a self-taught
entomologist from Russia.

His journey into the unknown

began with a fascination
for the natural world,

particularly the insect kingdom,

which he believed held secrets
to extraordinary powers,

including anti-gravity.

The cornerstone
of Grebennikov's discovery

was the Cavity
Structural Effect (CSE),

a concept he derived from

closely observing
the structure of bee nests

and the behavior of insects.

It all started in the early 1980s

while Grebennikov was camping
in the vast Siberian steppe.

While laying on the ground,

he suddenly experienced
an unusual sensation,

only to find out he was lying
atop an underground bee city.

He experienced headaches,

ringing ears,
and a metallic taste in his mouth,

which sparked his interest
in the peculiarities

of the natural structures around him.

Delving deeper into this phenomenon,

Grebennikov
collected parts of the bee nest

and began experimenting.

He observed
an unusual heat emanation

from the honeycomb structures,

a sensation that could not be
detected or measured

by conventional
scientific instruments.

This observation led him to theorize
about the existence of a force field

generated by the geometric
configuration of the honeycombs,

a field capable of influencing
the surrounding environment in ways

not previously understood by science.

Grebennikov's investigations
took a significant turn

when he examined the chitin shells
of insects under a microscope.

He discovered an "unusually rhythmic,
extremely ordered" structure

that seemed to defy gravity.

When he attempted to place
two of these chitin plates together,

one plate hovered in the air
for a few seconds

before aligning itself with the other.

This observation was the first step

toward understanding
the anti-gravitational properties

of certain natural structures.

Convinced of the potential
of his discovery,

Grebennikov embarked on a project

to harness the Cavity
Structural Effect for human use.

He constructed a platform

with thousands of chitin shells
attached to its underside,

creating what he claimed
was an anti-gravity vehicle.

According to Grebennikov,

this vehicle could travel at speeds
of up to 1,500 kilometers per hour

and reach heights
of 300 meters off the ground.

More astonishingly,

the device supposedly made
the rider invisible from below

and encased them
in a bubble-like force field

that nullified inertia
and dynamic pressure.

Despite the incredible claims

and the profound implications
of his work,

Grebennikov faced
skepticism and rejection

from the scientific community.

After his patent application
in 1992 was denied,

Grebennikov attempted to share
his groundbreaking work

through a book.

This publication
was intended to detail his discovery,

outlining the principles and
mechanisms behind his invention,

supplemented by
a wealth of full-color images

and potentially including photographs

from a museum demonstration
of his device.

However, in a turn of events
that raises questions

about the motives
behind the decision,

the publishers,

potentially influenced
by external pressures,

significantly altered the book
just before its release.

This involved the removal
of hundreds of images

and all schematic details

that were crucial for understanding
Grebennikov's work.

This situation begs the question:

Why was Grebennikov,

already under scrutiny
and skepticism from his peers,

subjected to further efforts

that seemed to undermine
the evidence of his invention?

A longtime colleague of Grebennikov
suggested that he was

part of a so-called
scientific underground,

which faced opposition
and perhaps even persecution

from the established
scientific community

and government bodies.

Perhaps, then,

Grebennikov's inadvertent discovery

was more profound
and potentially disruptive

than initially thought.

It could be that his work
touched upon a force or technology

so significant
that it was deemed too dangerous

or too powerful to be allowed
into the public domain,

prompting efforts
to bury his findings

and silence the discussion
around them.

The Hemp Car.

In the 1940s,

amidst the turmoil of World War II
and the rise of the industrial era,

Henry Ford embarked
on a groundbreaking project

that diverged significantly

from the automotive norms
of his time.

Known for his innovative spirit

and the revolutionary assembly
line production of the Model T,

Ford turned his attention
towards environmental sustainability

long before it became
a global concern.

His vision materialized
in the form of a car

that was not only powered
by biomass fuel

but was also constructed from it,

with hemp
being the primary material.

- A new idea from Ford,

Ford 420,
the new car made from weed!

How can cops stop you
for the possession of drugs

when your car
is made entirely out of it?

- This initiative, while pioneering,

found itself in the shadows,

eclipsed by
the dominant petroleum industry

which was rapidly expanding
its global footprint.

Ford's interest
in renewable resources

and sustainable materials

was not a sudden revelation.

He had long advocated

for the integration
of agriculture with industry,

believing that farms could serve

as a vital source of raw materials
for manufacturing.

The concept of the Hemp Car

was a direct manifestation
of this belief,

showcasing Ford's commitment

to exploring alternative
materials and fuels.

The car's body was made
from a composite material

that included hemp fibers,

which, when combined
with other plant fibers,

resulted in a lightweight, durable,
and biodegradable product.

This material was not only
environmentally friendly

but also boasted a tensile strength
reportedly ten times that of steel,

offering significant safety benefits
alongside its ecological advantages.

Moreover, the Hemp Car
was designed to run on hemp biofuel,

derived from the seeds
of the cannabis plant.

This choice of fuel
was emblematic of Ford's vision

for a future where automobiles
would not be reliant

on non-renewable energy sources.

The use of hemp biofuel
presented a sustainable,

clean-burning alternative
to gasoline,

promising a reduction
in harmful emissions

and a move towards
greater energy independence.

The public unveiling
of the Hemp Car in 1941

was a spectacle that drew
considerable attention.

Ford demonstrated
the resilience of the car's body

through a sledgehammer test,

where the material withstood blows
without showing signs of damage,

a testament to its
remarkable durability.

Despite the innovative features

and the environmental benefits
of the Hemp Car,

the project did not progress
beyond its initial demonstration.

The reasons for this are manifold,

with the prevailing
petroleum interests of the time

playing a significant role.

The mid-20th century marked
a period of rapid expansion

for the oil industry,

with petroleum becoming
the lifeblood of the global economy.

This shift towards
oil-based energy sources

created an environment where
alternative fuels and materials,

such as those proposed by Ford,

faced significant obstacles

in terms of acceptance
and implementation.

The economic and political clout
of the petroleum industry,

coupled with its strategic importance,

meant that initiatives
like the Hemp Car were sidelined.

The legal and cultural
landscape of the time

also contributed
to the project's demise,

with hemp cultivation
facing increasing restrictions

due to its association

with psychoactive strains
of cannabis.

These factors, combined with
the onset of World War II

and the subsequent shift
in industrial priorities,

led to the Hemp Car project
being largely forgotten.

The Radiant Energy Device.

In the 1930s,

a period marked by
scientific breakthroughs

and the burgeoning
of modern physics,

an inventor named T. Henry Moray

introduced a device

that he claimed could harness
the boundless energy of the cosmos.

This Radiant Energy Device,
as Moray described it,

was purported to tap into
the unseen forces of the universe,

offering a limitless
source of power that could

potentially revolutionize the way
humanity generated and used energy.

However,
despite its promising premise,

Moray's invention
was met with skepticism,

discreditation,
and even sabotage,

leading to a contentious chapter

in the history of
alternative energy research.

Moray, an electrical engineer
and physicist

from Salt Lake City, Utah,

was deeply influenced by
the pioneering work of Nikola Tesla

and other scientists
who explored the frontiers

of electromagnetism
and radioactivity.

Drawing on these influences,

Moray theorized
that the space around us

is filled with a form of energy that,

if properly harnessed,

could provide
an inexhaustible power source.

His device,

which he began developing
in the early 1920s,

aimed to convert this cosmic energy
into electrical power,

using a complex arrangement
of semiconductors, capacitors,

and other electrical components.

The core of Moray's invention
was a special valve,

a semiconductive material
that he claimed

could absorb radiant energy
from the environment

and convert it
into high-voltage electricity.

This process,
according to Moray,

did not violate
the laws of thermodynamics,

as it merely converted
existing energy

from one form to another.

He demonstrated his device
on numerous occasions,

reportedly powering
lights, radios, and motors

in front of witnesses

without any apparent
external power source.

Despite these demonstrations,

the scientific community remained
largely skeptical of Moray's claims.

Critics argued
that the device's operation

and the theory behind it

were not adequately
explained or documented

in a manner that could be
independently verified or replicated.

The lack of a clear
theoretical framework that

aligned with established physics

further fueled skepticism,

as did Moray's reluctance to disclose
the full details of his invention,

citing concerns over
intellectual property

and the potential for misuse.

The situation
was further complicated by

allegations of sabotage
and persecution.

Moray reported that his work
had attracted the attention

of powerful interests who sought
to suppress his invention,

fearing its impact
on the existing energy sector.

He claimed to have been threatened,

his laboratory ransacked,

and his equipment damaged
in attempts to halt his research.

As the years passed,

Moray continued to refine his device
and advocate for its potential,

but he was unable to secure
the support needed

to bring his invention to fruition.

After Moray's death,

his invention faded into obscurity,

remembered more
as a curious footnote

in the annals of alternative energy

than as the revolutionary
breakthrough he had envisioned.

Perpetual Motion.

Viktor Schauberger,
an Austrian forester,

naturalist, and inventor,

spent a significant portion of his life

studying the dynamics
of water flow and natural energy.

Born in 1885,

Schauberger's observations
of the natural world

led him to develop
theories and inventions that

many have since associated
with the concept of

perpetual motion,

a principle proposing a machine or
system that can operate indefinitely

without an external source
of energy.

It's crucial to note, however,

that Schauberger himself
never claimed to have developed

perpetual motion machines.

Instead,

his focus was on
understanding and utilizing

the "natural power" of the Earth,

particularly vortices in water flow,

which he believed could be harnessed
for beneficial purposes.

Schauberger's approach
was deeply rooted

in his observation of nature.

He believed that modern
technology and engineering

ignored the harmonious principles
found in natural systems,

which, according to him,

could lead to energy generation

without the cost
of environmental degradation.

His famous aphorism,

"Understand nature,
then copy nature,"

reflects the core of his philosophy.

Schauberger argued that water,

when allowed to flow in a vortex,

could create its own energy
through implosion,

a concept that stood in contrast
to the explosion-based technologies

like combustion engines,

which dominate human technology.

One of Schauberger's
most notable contributions

was his research
into vortex dynamics.

He observed that water
in rivers and streams,

naturally follows
a meandering, spiral path,

and posited that this motion
is essential for maintaining

the water's vitality and energy.

By mimicking these patterns,

Schauberger invented several devices

intended to produce
energy or propulsion.

His Repulsine, for example,

was a saucer-shaped machine
designed to generate propulsion

through a series of specially designed
wave-like patterns that would create

a vortex of air or water.

This device captured
the imagination of many,

leading to speculation
that Schauberger

had unlocked the secrets
of perpetual motion and free energy.

His work attracted the attention of
the Nazi regime during World War II,

and there are accounts
of him being coerced

into developing his inventions
for military use,

an experience that
reportedly left him disillusioned

and wary of the potential misuse
of his discoveries.

After the war,
Schauberger continued his research,

but his inventions never achieved
the commercial success

or scientific recognition
he hoped for.

The controversy surrounding
Schauberger's work intensified

after he was taken into custody
by US intelligence agents

and held for 9 months.

During this period,

all of his documents and prototypes
were confiscated,

and he was interrogated
about his inventions

and his activities during the war.

This episode has fueled
speculation suggesting that

Schauberger's innovations
in harnessing natural energies

were of such potential

that they were considered a threat
to the established scientific,

economic, and political order,

leading to their alleged suppression
by the US government.

Coral Castle.

Coral Castle
is an oolitic limestone structure

located in Homestead, Florida,

and stands as one of the most
mysterious architectural feats

of the 20th century.

Created single-handedly
by Edward Leedskalnin

from 1923 to 1951,

this monumental structure
weighs approximately 1,100 tons.

The technology behind Coral Castle,

as well as the techniques
employed by Leedskalnin,

remain subjects
of speculation and intrigue,

with theories ranging
from ancient sciences

to unknown forms of energy.

Edward Leedskalnin's early life
was marked by profound heartbreak,

after he was rejected
by his 16-year-old fiancée in Latvia.

He then embarked
on a journey to the United States,

where he was later diagnosed
with terminal tuberculosis.

Remarkably, however,

he claimed to have cured himself
using magnets,

which also marked the beginning
of the mysterious construction

of Coral Castle.

He began to build
what he initially called

"Rock Gate Park,"

dedicating it
to the lost love of his life.

Leedskalnin,

who stood just over 5 feet tall
and weighed only 100 pounds,

worked alone,
mostly at night,

so no one could see his methods.

He claimed to have discovered
the secrets of the pyramids,

which allowed him to move
and carve massive stones.

The stones used in the construction
are massive,

with some blocks
weighing as much as 30 tons.

Stunningly,

local teenagers who claimed to
have seen Leedskalnin work at night

described how they observed
the massive stones moving as if

manipulated by some
supernatural force.

Many speculated that he employed

some form of ancient
technology or knowledge

that has since been lost to time.

Leedskalnin was secretive
about his methods,

but he did offer some clues.

He suggested that he understood
the laws of weight and leverage well,

and photographs from the time

show him using tripods
made from timber.

However, these tools
seem insufficient for the task,

leading to theories that Leedskalnin
had a deep understanding

of magnetic forces

and used this knowledge
to lift and move the stones.

One popular theory
about Coral Castle's construction

involves the use
of electromagnetic energy

or Earth's magnetic field.

Leedskalnin published several
pamphlets on magnetic currents,

indicating his deep interest

and possible reliance
on magnetic forces

for the construction of Coral Castle.

He believed that all matter
consisted of individual magnets

and that this inherent magnetism

could be harnessed to achieve
seemingly impossible feats.

- So if you reverse the magnet forces

with a force of some kind
of electromagnetic

radio, perhaps, frequency,

you can then make these rocks
not as heavy

as they seem otherwise
and therefore you can lift them.

- Another theory suggests that
Leedskalnin used acoustic levitation,

a method that uses sound waves
to lift and move objects.

Some researchers propose

that by tuning into the resonance
frequency of the stones,

Leedskalnin could have
made them easier to move.

This theory is supported
by ancient legends

and modern experiments that
demonstrate the potential of sound

to manipulate physical objects.

Despite these theories,

no definitive evidence has been found

to conclusively explain how
Leedskalnin constructed Coral Castle.

The secrecy surrounding his methods
and the lack of eyewitnesses

have only deepened the mystery.

Today,

Coral Castle serves as a museum
and tourist attraction,

drawing visitors
from around the world

who are fascinated by its history
and the mystery of its construction.

The technology behind Coral Castle

remains one of the great unsolved
mysteries of the modern world.

The WASP X-Jet.

The quest for innovative
Vertical Take Off and Landing,

VTOL systems

has led to numerous
experimental designs,

one of the most intriguing
being the Williams X-Jet.

Developed by Williams International,

a company recognized
for its engineering prowess

in turbofan technology,

the X-Jet emerged
as a groundbreaking VTOL system.

Also known as
The Williams Aerial Systems Platform,

or the WASP,

this compact, lightweight aircraft

was powered
by a turbofan aircraft engine,

showcasing a blend of simplicity
and advanced engineering

that set it apart from other
VTOL concepts of its time.

It was designed
to carry a single operator

who could control the aircraft

by simply leaning in
the desired direction of travel

and adjusting the power.

This intuitive control mechanism,

combined with the X-Jet's agility,

allowed for movements
in any direction,

rapid acceleration, hovering,
and rotation on its axis.

The aircraft boasted
an impressive capability

to stay aloft for up to 45 minutes,

reaching speeds
of up to 60 miles per hour,

making it an exceptional vehicle
for personal transportation.

Despite its innovative
design and capabilities,

the Williams X-Jet's journey
was not without challenges.

In the 1980s,

the U.S. Army evaluated the X-Jet
as part of its ongoing exploration

of new VTOL technologies.

The military's interest
in such systems

was driven by the potential
for enhanced mobility

and flexibility on the battlefield,

beyond what conventional helicopters
and fixed-wing aircraft could offer.

The X-Jet presented
an intriguing option

for individual soldier mobility.

However,
after thorough evaluation,

the U.S. Army concluded
that the Williams X-Jet,

while innovative,

was inferior to the capabilities
provided by helicopters

and small unmanned aircraft.

The decision was based
on several factors,

including the X-Jet's limited range
and payload capacity

compared to helicopters
and the rapidly advancing technology

of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs),

which offered greater versatility
without risking a pilot's life.

Additionally,

the operational complexities
and training requirements

for safely piloting the X-Jet

presented logistical challenges

for its integration
into military operations.

Although this technology
wasn't suppressed

and it would be an improvement
in people's daily life,

it wasn't utilized
as it was too expensive

and relatively hard to fly.

The exploration of VTOL technology
continues to evolve,

with new designs
and concepts emerging

that build upon
the foundational work of projects

like the Williams X-Jet.

The Cloudbuster.

Although we already talked about
Wilhelm Reich's orgone accumulator,

the healing device that used
orgone energy to cure many people,

this wasn't the only invention
made by Reich.

His interest in orgone energy

led him to believe that this energy

could be harnessed
for various purposes,

including
the manipulation of weather.

According to Reich,

orgone energy was present
throughout the atmosphere

and could be
concentrated and directed

to dissolve cloud formations,

thereby inducing rainfall.

The Cloudbuster device,
developed in the 1950s,

was the practical application
of his theories.

It consisted
of a set of hollow tubes

connected to cables
that were immersed in water,

which Reich claimed could draw
orgone energy from the atmosphere

and direct it to disperse
cloud cover or, conversely,

to form clouds and precipitate rain.

Reich conducted several experiments
with the Cloudbuster,

claiming successes
in rainmaking in various locations,

including a well-documented
experiment

at a blueberry farm in Maine,

where he alleged
to have broken a drought

and saved the crop.

These experiments
attracted attention,

not all of which was positive.

Critics dismissed Reich's claims,

citing a lack of scientific rigor
and reproducible results,

while supporters hailed
the potential of the Cloudbuster

to address drought
and other weather-related challenges.

The legal and governmental challenges

faced by Reich and his
Cloudbuster project were, in part,

a consequence
of the broader controversy

surrounding his work
on orgone energy.

The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA)

initiated an investigation
into Reich's practices,

particularly his claims regarding
the health benefits of orgone energy

and the use of orgone accumulators –

devices designed to concentrate
and harness orgone energy

for therapeutic purposes.

The FDA's scrutiny
extended to the Cloudbuster

as part of its broader campaign
against Reich's orgonomic research.

In 1956, following a series
of legal battles,

Reich was sentenced to prison
for contempt of court,

related to his refusal to comply

with an injunction
against the distribution

of orgone-related materials.

The controversy surrounding
the Cloudbuster was thus

intertwined with the wider
legal actions against Reich,

which culminated in the destruction
of his publications

and orgone accumulators
by the FDA –

an act that has been
described by some as

a dark moment in the annals
of scientific censorship.

The Original Electric Car.

The tale of the General Motors EV1,

the world's first
mass-produced electric car,

is a clear example of the suppression
of emerging technologies

due to industrial interests.

Launched in the late 1990s,

the EV1 represented
a bold foray into electric mobility,

a glimpse into a future
where automobiles

no longer relied on fossil fuels.

However, the journey of the EV1
was abruptly halted,

sparking debates
that continue to resonate today,

especially in the context
of the 2006 documentary,

"Who Killed the Electric Car?"

The EV1 emerged
from General Motors

as a pioneering effort
to address the growing concerns

over air pollution, oil dependency,

and the environmental impact
of conventional vehicles.

With 800 units available for lease,

the EV1 quickly garnered
a dedicated following,

appreciated for its
innovation, efficiency,

and the statement it made
about the potential

for a cleaner automotive future.

Yet, despite the enthusiasm
it generated

among a niche group
of environmentally conscious drivers,

General Motors announced
the end of the EV1 line in 1999,

a mere few years
after its introduction.

Their cause for discontinuing the EV1
centered on economic considerations,

primarily the limited driving range
of the car's batteries,

which they argued
made the vehicle unprofitable

to produce and maintain.

According to General Motors,

the technology at the time
could not meet consumer expectations

for range and convenience,

making the EV1
a challenging proposition

for widespread adoption.

However, this explanation
did not satisfy many observers.

Skeptics and supporters of the EV

speculated that there were
other forces at play,

specifically the influence
of the oil industry.

The argument goes
that oil companies,

whose business model relies
on the continued dominance

of internal combustion
engine vehicles,

viewed the advent
of electric cars like the EV

as a direct threat to their profits
and market position.

According to this perspective,

pressure from these
powerful interests

led General Motors
to not only discontinue the EV

but also to take extraordinary
measures to erase its existence.

A policy was issued by General Motors
to hunt and destroy every last EV1.

Rather than allowing
the leased vehicles

to remain with their
enthusiastic users

or preserving them
as part of automotive history,

General Motors systematically
retrieved and crushed the EV1s,

effectively ensuring
that the technology

would not advance
beyond its prototype stage.

This decision
has been interpreted by many

as an attempt
to stifle the development

of electric vehicle technology,

keeping it from challenging
the status quo

of the automotive market.

Today,

as electric vehicles gain increasing
market share and acceptance,

the story of the EV1,

with all its controversy and mystery,

underscores the notion
that the path to progress

is often unplugged and uncertain.

Project XA.

The story of Dr James D. Mold
and his cancer-free cigarettes

is one that would incense
every smoker

and every person
who has lost a loved one

due to the effects
of tobacco smoking.

The history of cigarette advertising

and the tobacco industry's practices

regarding the disclosure
of health risks

is a controversial chapter.

It's a well known fact
that for decades,

tobacco companies engaged
in aggressive advertising campaigns

that not only promoted smoking as a
desirable and socially acceptable habit

but also employed tactics that

downplayed or outright denied

the health risks
associated with smoking.

One of the most notorious aspects
of these campaigns

was the use of advertisements
that featured doctors

or implied medical endorsement,

creating a misleading narrative
about the safety of cigarettes.

In the early to mid-20th century,

cigarette advertisements
were ubiquitous,

appearing in magazines,
newspapers, billboards,

and later on television.

These ads were designed
to appeal to a broad audience,

including women, men,
and even teenagers,

using various themes
such as glamour,

masculinity, sophistication,
and stress relief.

Starting in the 1950s,

research began to shed light on the
detrimental health effects of smoking,

but tobacco companies
fought vigorously

to discredit these findings.

They funded their own research

to create doubt
about the health risks,

embarked on
public relations campaigns

to maintain
the social acceptability of smoking,

and lobbied politicians
to prevent or weaken regulation.

This leads us to 1955

when a scientist
named Dr. James D. Mold

embarked on groundbreaking
research with Liggett & Myers,

a tobacco company
based in North Carolina.

Tasked with identifying carcinogenic
components in cigarette smoke,

Mold's research
focused on substances

that caused cancer
in laboratory mice.

This endeavor
led to the inception of Project XA,

a bold initiative
aimed at creating a safer cigarette

by eliminating or reducing
these harmful ingredients.

Project XA represented
a significant departure

from traditional
cigarette manufacturing.

Mold, with support from Liggett

and collaboration
with the A.D. Little Company,

dedicated himself
to developing a cigarette

that wouldn't contribute to cancer.

After 25 years of rigorous
research and development,

Mold introduced the XA,

also known as
the palladium cigarette.

This innovative product utilized
palladium and magnesium nitrate

to neutralize cancer-causing
substances in cigarette smoke.

Laboratory tests confirmed
the efficacy of these cigarettes

in reducing cancer incidence
among lab animals,

marking a potential breakthrough
in tobacco product safety.

However, despite the initial
backing from Liggett,

the project encountered
insurmountable obstacles.

The company's executives,
influenced by legal counsel,

decided to withdraw support
for Project XA.

The lawyers argued
that introducing a safer cigarette

could expose the company
to a deluge of lawsuits

from consumers harmed
by their traditional products.

This legal concern effectively halted
the progress of Project XA,

forcing Mold to abandon
over two decades of work.

Liggett's directive to Mold
to keep his findings unpublished

ensured that the public
remained unaware

of the potential for safer cigarettes,

leaving the health risks

of conventional tobacco products
unaddressed.

Another reason
the palladium cigarette

never made it to the shelves
was because

Liggett didn't want to break ranks
with other tobacco giants

like Phillip Morris.

Although the company knew

that the product would be
commercially viable and marketable,

they were more worried
about the potential retaliation

from other tobacco companies
in the industry.

The cessation of Project XA,

after an investment
of approximately $10 million,

underscores a troubling chapter
in the history of tobacco research.

Worse still,

Liggett and other tobacco giants

continued to sell
cancer-causing cigarettes,

even though they were
fully aware of the health risks

associated with what they sold.

The Hendershot Generator.

Lester Hendershot
was an American inventor

in the late 1920s,

claimed to have developed a device
capable of generating free energy.

The Hendershot Generator,
as it came to be known,

was said to harness
the Earth's magnetic field

to produce electricity
without the need for fuel.

This remarkable invention
had the potential

to revolutionize
the world's energy landscape,

offering an unlimited source
of power that could render

traditional energy sources obsolete.

Lester Hendershot's invention was
described as a self-running generator,

a device that
purportedly created energy

through a series
of coils and capacitors

without the need
for an external power source.

Hendershot's demonstrations
of the device in the late 1920s

reportedly showed it
powering light bulbs and motors,

captivating
the imagination of the public

and drawing the attention of both
the media and potential investors.

Despite the initial excitement,

a strong campaign to undermine
his technology was underway,

with some detractors going as far
as publicly demonstrating a device

they claimed was Hendershot's,

attempting to prove
its ineffectiveness.

This act of discreditation
signaled to Hendershot's supporters

that there were concerted efforts
to undermine his work.

Undeterred,

Hendershot persisted
with his free energy generator

for many years.

By the late 1960s,

he believed he had a breakthrough
that would interest the US Navy,

preparing two models
and a detailed 56-page proposal.

Nevertheless,
his proposal was denied.

In April 1961,

as Hendershot's son
was returning from school,

he found his father dead.

Officially recorded as a suicide,

the absence of a thorough
investigation led many,

including his family,

to suspect foul play,

theorizing that his innovative work

posed a significant threat
to large energy corporations.

Rumors circulated that Hendershot

had been warned
by a major corporation,

which he declined to name,

to cease all work
related to his generator,

underlining the potential disruption

his invention could cause
to their lucrative business.

Allegedly,

Hendershot accepted $25,000

under the condition he halted
his research for two decades.

He had expressed fears
for his safety to his family,

indicating the gravity
of the threats he faced.

Hendershot's death
and the suppression of his invention

continue to provoke deep questions.

The discussion of all of these
suppressed inventions we showed you,

is both enlightening
and disheartening,

revealing how these innovations
intersect with power and greed.

These tales of suppressed inventions
are a collective loss for our society,

which is deprived
of potentially transformative

technologies and solutions.

Yet, within these
stories of suppression,

there lies a resilient thread of hope.

We must continue questioning
and seeking out hidden truths,

while also advocating
for a world where

innovation is not denied
due to economics and politics

but embraced for its potential
to improve the human condition.

Thank you for watching.

If you want to learn about
more inventions like these,

you can watch
the first part of this series.

The link is in the top pinned comment.