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		dkokelley on Oct 9, 2009 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tiny 'nuclear batteries' unveiled Adoption was hindered by the word "nuclear." I propose we change the term from 'nuclear' to 'fusion' in all future nuclear (fusion) marketing copy.

something on Oct 9, 2009 [–]

fusion is not at work in these batteries

pyre on Oct 9, 2009 | | [–]

'Happy Fun Atom' then. Who wouldn't want a device powered by 'Happy Fun Atom?'

dkokelley on Oct 9, 2009 | | [–]

What about Mr. Fusion?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DeLorean_time_machine#Mr._Fusio...

It's got to be true if it was in the movies.

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