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Santa Monica pier by Pedro Szekely, 2009 (via Flickr – CC license)

In 2008, a solar powered Ferris wheel premiered at the amusement park on the Santa Monica Pier. The ride, arrayed with bright lights, is 75% more energy efficient than the old wheel, which was auctioned on eBay for $132,400.

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