You can't hide the batteries when it's transparent!

Perpetual motion is impossible but this device simulates what it might look like and it uses some really clever engineering. You can buy my books here: just like these amazing people: Alex Hackman Glenn Sugden Tj Steyn Pavel Dubov John Doe Lizzy and Jack Matt Jeremy Cole Brendan Williams Frank...

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