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Gleaning nuggets

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Gold, silver and copper were once associated with varying levels of nobility, but the metals are used more often for personal rather than public use any more. Ancient places where metals were used in society are described.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Social aspects, Precious metals

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Anniversary of needles

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The alignment of the magnetic needle along north and south meridians was explained by William Gilbert in 1600.

Author: Morrison, Philip, Morrison, Phylis
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2000
Analysis, Behavior, Scientists, Magnets, Magnetism, Gilbert, William

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