The first thing Nikola Tesla did after inventing the "Death Ray" was simple: try to sell it for $30 million

Nikola Tesla claimed to have developed Teleforce, a so-called “Death Ray,” and reportedly tried to sell it to Britain for $30 million.

Declassified documents also show U.S. authorities closely tracked Tesla’s papers and showed interest in the project.

The episode highlights how Tesla tried to turn his energy weapon concept into a strategic asset amid rising international tensions and fears of technological espionage.