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Why cruise ships need city-sized amounts of power
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Keeping five thousand sunburned tourists entertained at sea requires an absurd amount of energy. Between the massive propulsion systems, air conditioning, endless buffets, casinos, and robotic bartenders, a single modern megaship can use up to 50 megawatts of power. That's literally enough to keep the lights on for about 50,000 homes, all so someone can ride a water slide in the ocean.
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