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Electric Eel Powering Japanese Christmas Tree, Video
An aquarium in Japan has discovered a novel way of saving energy this holiday season - the lights on the centre's Christmas tree are powered by an electric eel.Every time the fish moves in its tank, it discharges up to 800 Watts of electricity which is supplied to the tree through cables. Hundreds of customers have been flocking to the aquarium to see the special festive illumination. Eels are widely eaten in Japan, especially in the summer, when their vitamin-rich flesh is seen as a way to regain stamina sapped by the heat. The tree will stay illuminated until December 25. Merry Christmas Posted by: Icerigger 2007-12-20 |
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