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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Does Mr. Claus Use Magnets?

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Santa Claus is a busy man, and we’re guessing he uses every tip, trick, and tool in the book to help him get his job done. Check out four fun ways we think Santa might use our favorite tool—the magnet—and let us know how YOU think Santa might use magnets during the holidays. Post a […]

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What Are Magnetic Poles? How Can You Tell Which Pole is Which?

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If you’ve been following our blog you probably know that all magnets have at least one north pole and one south pole. But what are these poles? What do they do? And how can you tell which is which? Well, the areas of a magnet that have magnetic strength are called “poles”. When you have […]

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