# Hamsters can now \*actually\* power the boards.

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**Created:** [February 16, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamsters-can-now-actually-power-the-boards/486041 "2009-02-16T04:00:15Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 16, 2009, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/hamsters-can-now-actually-power-the-boards/486041/1 "2009-02-16T04:00:15Z")

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Good news, everyone!

A Georgia University researcher has come up with a [hamster-powered](http://www.goodgearguide.com.au/article/276763/run_hamster_run_hamster-powered_generators_finally_reality) electric generator.