Video - Mussolini's Electrifying Misadventure: When Farmers Became Electricians!

Did you know that in the 1920s, the Italian dictator Benito Mussolini tried to electrify his nation in the most shocking way possible? Mussolini wanted to showcase Italy's technological prowess, so he set a goal to electrify every home in Italy. However, his ambitious plan faced a major short circuit – the country had a severe shortage of electrical engineers! To solve this, he launched a nationwide campaign, encouraging farmers, bakers, and even tailors to take up electrician training courses. The result? A chaotic mix of half-baked electricians and puzzled citizens, with some homes ending up with more sparks than expected. Talk about a high-voltage disaster! Ever wondered how your country handled its electrification? Drop a comment below!