The distance around the earth at the equator is roughly 24,901 miles. A group of scientists, engineers and boat builders are building a solar-powered boat that is designed to make a trip around the world in about four (4) months at a speed of 10 knots, using only power from the sun.

The catamaran-type vessel created and developed by Planet Solar, will be covered with over 5,000 square feet of photovoltaic cells on its 98 foot long hull. At a cost of about $13 million, this will be the most expensive boat of its type, but the real value is in proving it can be done.

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The terms often get mixed up when we talk about organic foods, natural foods and health foods. While there are many healthy and natural foods, very few of them are organic foods. However, more organic food products are becoming available every day. The organic food market is growing at the rate of 17-20% annually compared to traditional foods that have experienced a mere 2-5% growth in annual sales.

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