Blog- Unexpected facts about magnets

Fascinating and unexpected facts about magnets – from nature and technologies to fun use in everyday life.

Do you know what connects a scientist from the past with your mobile phone?
Did you know that your mobile phone and your favourite headphones would not exist without the discoveries of the 19th…

Effect of magnetic field on plant thriving: Myth or reality?
Can a magnetic field positively influence the growth of plants? This question has become the subject of curiosity and debate…

Magnetic balls: creative relaxation or dangerous toy
They have surely caught your attention even if the name means nothing to you. Magnetic balls have gained a lot…

Interesting facts about magnets that you probably haven’t heard before
Magnets always have two poles As we all know from physics class, a magnet always has two poles – north…

How to get rid of limescale
Limescale, an unpleasant part of our homes. But we can’t avoid it. We mostly see it in the bathroom or…

Fairy tale: the world’s first magnet was discovered by accident
Have you ever wondered what might be the origin of a magnet? How did it come to be on this…

Magnet fishing: The 25 best treasure hunter finds
Have you ever thrown an extra strong magnet into a lake to pull up iron objects lying on the bottom?…

Where to get strong magnets for free?
Neodymium and other types of magnets can be found in many electronic devices in the home. If you have an old HDD, you can remove two very strong neodymium arc-shaped magnets from it. Hard drives are often the source of the strongest magnets you will find in your home. Magnets can also be found in headphones, CD/DVD drives, speakers and microwave ovens.