Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Interesting news...

At msnbc via Painted Ocean.
Researchers in Texas are making car parts out of coconuts.

A team at Baylor University has made trunk liners, floorboards and car-door interior covers using fibers from the outer husks of coconuts, replacing the synthetic polyester fibers typically used in composite materials.
It reminds me of a "Get a Life" episode when Chris accidentally gained genius super-powers and suddenly knew how to "make a radio from a coconut just like the Professor on Gilligan's Island." Gus's reply was, "Hey! Maybe you can make an 8-track deck out of a watermelon for my truck!"

2 comments:

  1. Big smart researchers. Coconut fiber was used for doormats and packing since at least the Victorian era. Next they'll be telling us of the marvellous new discovery of horsehair for upholstery.

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  2. Yes. I won't be truly impressed until they can make an 8-track deck out of a watermelon for my truck.

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