stackyFACTSBefore lithium-ion packs, portable power looked like a weird science fair project. Alessandro Volta stacked discs of zinc and copper separated by cloth soaked in saltwater. It generated a steady, mild current, proving you could generate electricity without needing to rub a balloon on your hair.
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