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[โ€“] catshit_dogfart@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago (5 children)

We might actually not know why magnets work.

The formula used to prove the functionality of magnets can also be used to prove the existence of a theoretical state called a monopolar magnet - positive or negative on both sides. So either monopolar magnets can exist, even if in some esoteric circumstance, or we don't know why magnets work.

Tell that to the ICP.

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