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How Much Power is in an AA Battery? And Can it Kill?

One person on Reddit wanted to know if you manage to drain all the energy from a single AA battery in a single go, and translate that energy to a punch, what kind of damage would the punch leave. The answer may surprise you. Check it out after the jump.

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The Awesome Power of Pee

Now this is a novel way of recharging your battery. The NoPoPo (non-pollution power) Aqua Battery runs on water. It’s also been tested with beer, apple juice, cola, saliva, and urine.

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The liquid that is inserted into the base with a teat pipette reacts with a combination of magnesium and carbon to produce a charge, which can run a small handheld torch light for up to 20 hours. They can also retain their charge for 10 years, making them perfect for emergency situations, and better for the environment.

The NoPoPo battery is intended for home use, so pee-charging it in the middle of the street is not recommended.

Read more about NoPoPo at Crave – via Asylum.