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Have you ever heard of disk magnets? These are really special rocks that have a very special ability: pull iron to them, just like a magnet. This means if you move a piece of iron near a lodestone, it will be attracted toward it. Lodestones are cool and useful because, people have known about them since a long time ago.

People have been using lodestones for over 2000 years! That’s a really long time! The ancient Greeks were among the first humans to find lodestones, and they referred to them as "magnetite. And this name came from a special place in Greece where you could find these kinds of rocks. The Chinese people also knew lodestones for a long time and called them “love stones,” as well. They thought these enchanted stones could guide people to find love and contentment in life.

History and folklore of mysterious lodestones

Lodestones were used for a variety of purposes in ancient times. Take sailors, for instance, who relied on them to navigate across great stretches of sea. They would use hard disc magnet to help them navigate and avoid getting lost. Lodestones had medicinal uses as well. These rocks were believed to have the power to make people feel better. Other compasses are created using lodestones, to guide the way.

Even today, scientists are still fascinated by lodestones and their capabilities. They are learning how lodestones work, and how to use them in technology. Lodestones are used in one really cool way today in MRI machines. An MRI machine (think of an MRI machine as basically a special camera that takes pictures of what’s inside our bodies) It uses lodestones to help doctors visualize a person's diseases or injuries. This technology is extremely critical for human health.

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