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The Electricity and Varied Industries Building also known as the Palace Palace of Electricity, local and state utility companies sponsored most of the exhibits. A “House of Magic” showed popcorn being popped by radio waves, music being transmitted by light, and a kitchen in which a talking stove, hot water heater and other appliances discussed which appliance had done the most to prevent a divorce in the family. Adapted from an article by Richard Amero.