The new Toyota Prius isn't exactly Greased Lightning but look what came with the press kit for the latest petrol-electric hybrid car – a clock that runs on water!

Pop the silver rubberised lid to fill the thang with H2O and it's set. Okay, you do have to set the time before it's like "set" set, if you get my drivel.

The instruction manual also says that you can "optimise the performance (of the clock) by just adding some natural seasoning from your kitchen!"

The seasoning suggested includes, vinegar (5-10 drops), lemonade (squeeze half a lemon) and red wine (3-5 spoons).

Pleased with the new toy, I went on to show it around the office. Now our inquisitive minds are wondering if the clock will also run on beer, vodka or the mee soto soup that the canteen serves during breakfast… the Encik does tout his noodles to be "very power!"

Don't watch this space. Now back to work.

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