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@ Magnetic Nuts & Bolts Holder
Periwinkle begins his exploration of Magnets.

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@ Computer Hard Disk

Purple Flower Power Egg
My pets are in awe of these beautiful eggs—they would love to try to paint their own one year. Easter and spring are times of joy as the earth awakens, plants are pushing forth from the soil, and the days are becoming warmer. Many baby animals are born in the spring, and life is burgeoning. May these eggs bring you joy and be a reminder of the earth renewing itself.

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Cheerful Magnetic Clips
Keep your noticeboard in order with these colourful clips!

@ Cheerful Magnetic Clips
Samarium Cobalt alloys are rare earth magnets, often used in specialist applications such as aerospace.

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@ Magnetised Metal Spheres
Samarium Cobalt alloys are rare earth magnets, often used in specialist applications such as aerospace.

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@ Abstract, Magnetic Energy
Alnico is an alloy made up of aluminium, nickel and cobalt. A strong permanent magnet can be made from Alnico alloys. Consumer electronics and industrial applications use them extensively. The material is found for example in large electric motors, microphones, loudspeakers, electric guitar pickups and microwave ovens.

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@ Dutch Fridge Magnets
The first magnets were discovered by ancient civilisations 2500 years ago. Magnetic compasses were used extensively for navigation in Europe and China during the 12th and 13th centuries CE.

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@ Aurora Borealis Phenomenon
"Hey, Periwinkle—what's the difference between a pessimist and a magnet?"
"I don't know, Marley. What is the difference?"
"A magnet has a positive side!"

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Purple and Gold Aurora
Auroras occur when charged particles (electrons and protons) collide with gases in the Earth's upper atmosphere. Those collisions produce tiny flashes that fill the sky with colourful light. As billions of flashes occur in sequence, the auroras appear to move or dance in the sky.

@ Purple and Gold Aurora
All magnets produce a magnetic force: this is called a magnetic field. This field travels from a magnet’s north pole to the south pole and is completely invisible to the human eye, however, iron filings can be used to show these fields.

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@ Magnetic Levitation Traiin
"Hey, Periwinkle—what's the difference between a pessimist and a magnet?"
"I don't know, Ari. What is the difference?"
"A magnet has a positive side!"

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@ Abstract Solar System
I have a talking pig stuck to my fridge. It's a Babe magnet.

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@ Ducks in a Row
"Wow! I'm going to get me one of these cool fridge magnets!" remarked Slushie.
"Me too!" said Periwinkle. "It'll be a nice reminder of our Rare Earth experience, won't it?"

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@ Itty Bitty Magnets
"I've bought so many souvenirs from the gift shop already my rucksack's almost full!" said lady lovely.
"Me too!" said Periwinkle. "It's great on this experience, isn't it?"

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@ Electromagnetic Waves
Alnico is an alloy made up of aluminium, nickel and cobalt. A strong permanent magnet can be made from Alnico alloys. Consumer electronics and industrial applications use them extensively. The material is found for example in large electric motors, microphones, loudspeakers, electric guitar pickups and microwave ovens.

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Turquoise Northern Lights
The aurora can be seen near the poles of both the northern and southern hemisphere. In the north the display is known as the aurora borealis; in the south it is called the aurora australis. What we are seeing in these beautiful displays in the sky are atoms and molecules in our atmosphere colliding with particles from the sun. The aurora's characteristic wavy patterns and curtains of light are caused by the lines of force in the Earth’s magnetic field.

@ Turquoise Northern Lights
An electron and a proton walk into a magnetic field... ... Yes. That's it. There's no punchline. Physics isn't a joke.

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@ Fridge Magnet Icons
Oh look ... you found a truly unique little penguin!

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@ Hiking Compass
The Earth is a large magnet The Earth’s core is made up of mostly iron, which has given the Earth its own magnetic field, with both a north and south-facing pole. The Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet by deflecting solar winds and charged particles from the sun.

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@ Old Fashioned Compass
"Wow! I'm going to get me one of these cool fridge magnets!" remarked Choose a name.
"Me too!" said Periwinkle. "It'll be a nice reminder of our Rare Earth experience, won't it?"

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@ Happy Fridge Magnet
Scientists have shown that Earth’s magnetic field is weakening. Current events have made it less attractive.

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Northern Lights in Green
What causes the different colours in the aurora? Different gases give off different colours when they are heated. The same process is also taking place in the aurora. The two primary gases in the Earth’s atmosphere are nitrogen and oxygen, and these elements give off different colours during an aurora display. The green we see in the aurora is characteristic of oxygen, while hints of purple, blue or pink are caused by nitrogen.

@ Northern Lights in Green
"What’s the difference between a magnet and a construction site?" asked Sweetie.
"I don't know; what?" responded Periwinkle.
"A construction site has more poles!"

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@ Dart Board
"I'm very pleased with my new fridge magnet. So far I've got five fridges!" said Thurmy.
"Ouch!" responded Periwinkle.

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Industrial Electromagnet
A scrap yard utilising an industrial strength electromagnet to deal with metal components.

@ Industrial Electromagnet
The Earth's magnetic poles move about 40 kilometres each year.

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@ Computer Hard Drive
The Earth is a large magnet The Earth’s core is made up of mostly iron, which has given the Earth its own magnetic field, with both a north and south-facing pole. The Earth’s magnetic field protects the planet by deflecting solar winds and charged particles from the sun.

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Reel to Reel Tape
Some old-fashioned magnetic tape! Do you remember recording the top hits of the day on a reel-to-reel tape recorder?

@ Reel to Reel Tape
All magnets produce a magnetic force: this is called a magnetic field. This field travels from a magnet’s north pole to the south pole and is completely invisible to the human eye, however, iron filings can be used to show these fields.

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@ Physics Wallpaper
"Choose a name, why did the bear's magnetic personality make him so popular?"
"I don't know, Periwinkle—why?"
"He was a polar bear!"

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Fridge Magnets from Poland
A variety of fridge magnets from Poland, featuring its capital city, Warsaw, and the red and white Polish flag. You could buy one doubling as a handy bottle opener!

@ Fridge Magnets from Poland
Periwinkle has now completed his exploration of Magnets. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

Periwinkle has enjoyed his tour of Magnets, but it is time to go home now! Please select another pet as visitor, so it can also enjoy exotic materials!