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Revolutionary Beer-Pouring System Fills Cups At Breakneck Speed, Using Magnets

Posted January 24, 2011 11:23 AM

From Popular Science - New Technology, Science News, The Future Now:

A magnet-powered method of pouring beer from the bottom up that works nine times faster than traditional methods, further proof that great ideas can be fueled by alcohol. The cup features a small hole at the bottom, covered up by a circular magnet. Pressurized beer lifts the magnet up, filling the cup until the weight of the beer on top of the magnet pushes it back down, sealing the bottom.

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01/25/2011 12:10 PM

Any innovation that get's my beer into my hand 9 times faster deserves kudos.

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