Monday, July 26, 2010

Magnets: What makes them so magical?


Everyones always talking about magnets. To some people they're like duck tape, to others as mysterious as the meaning of the cosmos. I'm somewhere in between. Here's a few quick things to remember when working with magnets:

If you are trying to battle a magnetic situation you're going to need bigger magnets. It's a simple rule. And it is very rare that you ever meet a situation where this rule doesn't apply. Well, if you're a magnetic physicist you might, but for most people a large magnet will solve your problem.


Brass is not magnetic. Never will be. It is actually the perfect weapon against magnets. If someone is telling you they can manipulate brass with magnets something else is going on there. I'd venture to guess that in actuality they possess some kind of telekinetic powers and are using magnets to cover up their secret.


Magnets can be truly hilarious. Never underestimate their power to make you laugh.



There is so much more that I could say about magnets, however I need to go find a one ton electro-magnet right now. This is going to be fun.

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