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TheRealNorth

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6. Western Republicans can drink that water :)

Reply to questionseverything (Reply #5)

Tue Nov 15, 2022, 07:08 PM

Nov 2022

Didn't think of that - that's a good point.

Wind power can help, but you got to have a back-up if there isn't much wind.

If they could figure out a way to harness ocean currents - that would be a more reliable source.

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