Giant rubber snake could be the future of wave power


	Giant rubber snake could be the future of wave power

Mohir

7-4-2008 5:05 PM

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7-5-2008 12:35 AM

meancookie89

OOOOOOOoooooooooooooooo and this won't eefect ships and will withstand horrble weather! who's to fund and gain cash? GREAT IDEA TO FEW INTERESTED! goodness my generation is so screwed!

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