In one of the more creative ways to power a Christmas tree, scientists at an aquarium in Japan are powering a Christmas tree with their frequent shocks. Electric eels use electricity to sense the world around them and are constantly sending shocks through the water.
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Using this electricity to power a Christmas tree is a novel use of the passive power they provide. Maybe someday we can have them power other things, like laptops or cell phones. Who knows?
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