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http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/12/03/gecko-inspired-adhesive-enables-people-to-scale-buildings/
WOW! I want this.

"Known for their sticky feet, geckos are able to scale walls and ceilings using setae, which are microscopic bristles that generate an electronic force between a surface and the lizard’s toes. This lets a gecko to stick and unstick its feet as it shifts its weight on a surface. Scientists have been working with gecko-based adhesives for over a decade, but it wasn’t until now that they have been able to develop the synthetic material needed to support a human’s weight."
 
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