Surprising Science — March 7, 2014

Turning Lemons into Batteries

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How many lemons does it take to power a light bulb? This video shows you how to turn lemons into batteries. Maybe you won’t get a sour, juicy lemon powering your remote control anytime soon, but the science behind this demonstration is fascinating.

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