The Truth About True North

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Look out Santa! We’ve got some surprising news that’ll knock your (woolen) socks off! You know that trusty, dusty compass you’ve counted on to show you true north and guide you home for all these years? Well, it might not be so trustworthy, after all. See, your compass works because a magnetic pin inside spins […]

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Who Discovered the Very First Magnet?

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How long have magnets been around, and who was the first person to discover this amazing material? Good question, and the answer depends on who you ask and what you mean by “discover.” You see, magnets make the world go ‘round, and stories about the discovery and use of magnets seem to come from almost […]

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