Important Notice: Our web hosting provider recently started charging us for additional visits, which was unexpected. In response, we're seeking donations. Depending on the situation, we may explore different monetization options for our Community and Expert Contributors. It's crucial to provide more returns for their expertise and offer more Expert Validated Answers or AI Validated Answers. Learn more about our hosting issue here.
Before anyone had any magnets it was obviously difficult to make compasses, however luckily a form of iron ore called magnetite can be magnetised by the earth’s magnetic field as it solidifies. This is often called lodestone and can be dug out of the ground pre-magnetised, and can be hung on a string and will act as a compass.
