I discovered BOINC as a new and innovative way of heating the house in the cold scottish winters. Most people just heat their house for selfish purposes but in the spirit of science my house heating serves a greater purpose :)
Mind 50C ambient is beyond what a Scot considers the warmest summer (about 16C) so it's like living in the tropics without the mossies :)
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