# 5 Surprising Substances That Could Actually Power A Car

> Sometimes, things are designed a certain way because they have to be. A shoe is shaped to fit the foot, and the shape of an airplane's wing is dictated by the laws of physics to generate lift.

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- **Published:** 2025-12-25
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #actually #power #shoe #substances #surprising #wing #airplane #because
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