Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta (February 18, 1745 – March 5, 1827) was an Italian physicist credited with the invention of the first electrical battery, the Voltaic pile which he invented in 1799. With this invention Volta proved that electricity could be generated chemically and debased the prevalent theory that electricity was generated solely by living beings.
All good however I want to know more about how generate electricity "by living beings"?? Just getting a little punchy up here in the Boston area with all the snow!
Can't wait until the snow melts and I can go bicycle mobile again..