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02/19/2013 07:45 PM

Science Break: Understand the power of lemons

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You may not have to go farther than your kitchen to find a source of alternative energy.

A chemical reaction between lemon juice, copper and zinc is all that it takes to power small devices like some digital watches.

Learn how to use the lemon power in the video above.