Leave Your Charger at Home, Urine Will Power Your Phone

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NowThis News 2013-08-14 05:00:23 UTC

Your pee is more powerful than you think. Scientists have successfully generated electricity from human urine, enough to partially power a cellphone.

At the very least, it's a charger you won't lose, or forget to bring with you when you leave the house.

See also: Need a Tooth Replaced? Urine Might Solve Your Problem

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