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    Yes you really can make a battery out of a Spud!

    I know that it sounds ridiculous but you really can make a battery out of a few spuds, and here's a quirky project to show you how.

    It takes an ordinary household potato and turns it into a voltage source, powerful enough to drive an LED.

    All you need is:

    • 3 large potatoes
    • a shiny coin
    • a galvanized steel nail
    • a multimeter - for testing

    To see the video that accompanies this article please go to: Monkeysee.com

    So go on, have a try! Please click here to download the instructions »

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