Friday, January 31, 2014

Kansas City's Verrückt Water Slide

Verrückt is a new water slide opening in Kansas City May 23rd. With a 17 story drop of over 65 mph you have to be brave to ride this ride. You and three friends will be able to ride this behemoth of a water slide. Created by the "Wizard of Water" Jeff Henry ,who was also the creator of all the rides at Schlitterbahn Water Park. Jeff claims to smash Guinness records on the opening day of his ride. The Verrückt is currently going under extensive testing to make sure the ride is safe for those who are seeking a thrill.

The Verruckt Meg-A-Blaster Will Be the World’s Tallest Waterslide
                                                                 

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Mico-Windmills



I have recently read an article about micro-windmills which can be used to power our phones with wind energy.  Measuring 1.8 millimeters the windmill  is small enough that it will charge your phone but will not be a problem when chatting with your friend. The creator Jung-Chih Chiao thought of the idea while trying to figure out the best way to power his night lights in his back yard using wind energy. Despite the small size of the windmills they can withstand very strong wind gusts. With these windmills nearly on the market who knows what may be coming in the near future!

           The Micro Windmill Mobile Charger

arduous-It was arduous to get out of bed this morning.
assert- He asserted his innocence of the crime.
contemplated- I contemplated the repercussions of my actions.
durable-my nieces child safe camera is extremely durable. 
harnessing- My car is harnessing the power of gasoline.
patent-I will patent my new design for my trash can.
prototype- Now that i have a patent i will begin making my prototype.
wafer- I will use a wafer on my new trash can.
withstand- My new trash can can withstand anything.

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