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Uncovering a Natural (Magnetic) Attraction

A long walk on the right beach could reveal magnetite hiding in plain sight.

By Theodore Gray Posted 07.20.2004 at 2:00 pm 0 Comments

Dept.: Gray Matter
Element: Magnetite
Project: Collecting, purifying magnetite; making magnetic field lines
Cost: Free
Time: 30 minutes
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