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xkcd #2944: Magnet Fishing (imgs.xkcd.com)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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The ten-way tie was judged a ten-way tie, so no one won the grand prize, a rare fishing monopole.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (17 children)

What the fuck?

Magnet fishing, also called magnetic fishing, is searching in outdoor waters for ferromagnetic objects available to pull with a strong neodymium magnet.[1] Recovered items may be dangerous, such as firearms, ammunition, and bombs.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_fishing

Why would anyone do this?

[–] pacmondo 5 points 5 months ago (3 children)

You could find a cool scooter! Or some coins!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Only ferromagnetic coins which... does anyone use those?

[–] pacmondo 6 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

Most of Canada's small coins respond to magnets. Not sure about other countries.

Edit: Or even better, old ferromagnetic coins or forgotten tools from past ages if you're in areas of the old world

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Interesting! TIL! Thanks.

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