A History of Magnets And Their Many Uses

With their many uses, magnets are truly one of the wonders of our world.  Learn about the history of magnets and the various ways magnetic technology affects our everyday lives.

Magnets have been in use for thousands of years.  The first known reference to magnetism dates back to the 4th century B.C.E. from a Chinese literary work called “Book of the Devil Valley Master.”  In this book, it was written that “lodestone attracts iron to it.”  Lodestone is a type of magnetite metal with a special crystalline structure that can naturally create a magnetic field, thereby attracting and magnetizing iron.  By the 12th century A.D., Chinese sailors were using lodestone rocks as compasses for sea navigation.

Astrology ? a scientific outlook

From time immemorial, the concept that celestial bodies in the sky can provide a map of the future has fascinated mankind. Mankind’s romance with Astrology ranges from a casual glance at the newspaper’s zodiac signs section, to making important decisions in life such as matrimonial, financial and even medical on the advice of astrologers. It is known that some heads of state too have consulted astrologers to help make decisions that could influence the course of history

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