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@ Magnetic Nuts & Bolts Holder
Snazzy 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
"You know, I love talking about magnets. But I try not to."
"Why's that, Snazzy?" asked Andy, baffled.
"It's quite a polarizing topic!" responded Snazzy.

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@ Magnetised Metal Spheres
Magnetic materials are always made of metal, but not all metals are magnetic. Iron is magnetic, so any metal with iron in it will be attracted to a magnet. Steel contains iron, so a steel paperclip will be attracted to a magnet too. Most other metals, for example aluminium, copper and gold, are NOT magnetic.

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@ Abstract, Magnetic Energy
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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@ Dutch Fridge Magnets
What will happen when the Earth's magnetic poles flip? I don't know, but I heard Santa's been interviewing penguins to see if they can pull a sleigh.

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@ Aurora Borealis Phenomenon
Neodymium magnet (NdFeB) is a type of rare-earth magnet that is composed of a neodymium, iron, and boron alloys. General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals invented them in 1982. The strongest permanent magnets currently available are neodymium magnets. Among their applications are cordless tools, hard disk drives, and magnetic fasteners.

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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
"You know, I love talking about magnets. But I try not to."
"Why's that, Snazzy?" asked Pippa, baffled.
"It's quite a polarizing topic!" responded Snazzy.

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@ Magnetic Levitation Traiin
"I'm very pleased with my new fridge magnet. So far I've got five fridges!" said Simon.
"Ouch!" responded Snazzy.

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@ Abstract Solar System
Ferrite is a ceramic compound composed of iron oxide and other elements (strontium or barium). Among the applications of ferrites are refrigerator magnets and small electric motors.

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@ Ducks in a Row
Saturn, Jupiter, Neptune and Uranus all have their own magnetic fields.

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@ Itty Bitty Magnets
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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@ Electromagnetic Waves
"You know, I love talking about magnets. But I try not to."
"Why's that, Snazzy?" asked Midnight love, baffled.
"It's quite a polarizing topic!" responded Snazzy.

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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
What attracts knights in shining armour even more than damsels in distress? Magnets!

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

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@ Hiking Compass
Magnetic materials are always made of metal, but not all metals are magnetic. Iron is magnetic, so any metal with iron in it will be attracted to a magnet. Steel contains iron, so a steel paperclip will be attracted to a magnet too. Most other metals, for example aluminium, copper and gold, are NOT magnetic.

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@ Old Fashioned Compass
Neodymium magnet (NdFeB) is a type of rare-earth magnet that is composed of a neodymium, iron, and boron alloys. General Motors and Sumitomo Special Metals invented them in 1982. The strongest permanent magnets currently available are neodymium magnets. Among their applications are cordless tools, hard disk drives, and magnetic fasteners.

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@ Happy Fridge Magnet
"I'm very pleased with my new fridge magnet. So far I've got five fridges!" said Adam Rose.
"Ouch!" responded Snazzy.

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

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

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

@ Industrial Electromagnet
Electromagnets are used by some high-speed trains. These trains 'float' above the track, which reduces friction, helping the train to go faster.

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@ Computer Hard Drive
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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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
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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@ Physics Wallpaper
Magnetic fields can cause paper clips to become temporary magnets attracting other paper clips. In the absence of the permanent magnet, the paper clips lose their magnetic properties.

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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
Snazzy has now completed his exploration of Magnets. As he prepares to go home, he receives a wonderful gift!

Snazzy 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!