Electrocuting an Elephant
= Electrocuting an Elephant
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Electrocuting an elephant refers to a historical event in which an elephant was executed using electricity as a method of capital punishment. One of the most infamous cases occurred in 1903, when an elephant named Topsy was killed at Coney Island in New York. Topsy was known for her aggressive behavior, which was attributed to her mistreatment by handlers.