You're out in the middle of nowhere, with no outlet in sight, but you need a little juice to power a gadget or two. What used to be an impossible sitation is now a reality thanks to the engineers at the U.S. Air Force, who developed a "bat hook" that can be tossed over nearby power lines. A small razor blade cuts through the insulation and completes the circuit, which brings electricity down to the user. But regular Americans shouldn't get too excited — this was developed for soldiers in hostile environments.
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