What are some of the weirdest things that people have tried to use to produce energy?

Question

I'm looking for anything that actually produced energy, not just weird ideas. Anything strange though, like turkey p**p, or dirty diapers.

Answer 1

Japanese made a floor for a building that produces power from each step people make on it.   Probably a couple thousand people moving around make enough power to warm a cup of water...

Answer 2

water, makes fuel for car, this was tested in japan lately...

Answer 3

Burning sea water and Termite farts.

Answer 4

well....milk, coke(soda), ive heard that they tried cow manour(p**p) too

Answer 5

Well in Washington DC Congress tries talking to produce energy. Its been going on for thirty years now. No results yet. I am hope full however that they will get somewhere before the Chicago Cubs win the next World Series. On second thought I doubt it.

Answer 6

How about compressed air?

Answer 7

dead fish makes corn crops

Answer 8

Potato