Baghdad Battery

In ancient Mesopotamia, a crude battery made from a vase, metal, and grape juice was found.  It is believed the battery was used for electroplating.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironie_pile_Bagdad.jpg

By Rita Jean Moran (www.thelibrarykids.com)



Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baghdad_Battery

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ironie_pile_Bagdad.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electroplating