JessiccaFact: Compass
January 24th 2007 06:07
A compass is a navigational device containing a small, free-moving magnet called a needle. The needle is attracted to the earth's magnetism and swivels on a pivot until one end points to the earth's magnetic north pole.
From the knowledge of which way is north, of course, any other direction can be found. At first only north and south were marked on the dial, but later the other 30 principal points of direction were filled in. A cardinal point is one of the four principal compass points: north, south, east, and west.
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Comment by katyzzz
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You have livened this up by the use of such a well constructed picture, which indicates a compass as a fine work of art.
Although I think most people know about the compass a little refresher doesn't go astray.
katyzzz
Comment by Jessicca
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Thank you for your comments. I'm glad that you liked the picture. When I saw it I simply loved it!
This gives a different feeling and though I agree that many knows about the compass but how there are still someone out there who has the slightest idea what it is needed.
It is such great pleasure to see your post here. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Have a blessed week ahead
Jessicca