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Electric eel powers Christmas tree — Japan wins again

Oh, Japan. Oh, dear, sweet Japan. You're making me swoon with your awesomeness. Ferrofluids and giant jellyfish rule my face, sure — but you've really outdone yourself this time by powering a Christmas tree with an electric eel:

Electric eels can generate 1 ampere (500 watts) of current, plenty to keep the lights on your tree blazing and the angel at the top twirling.

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