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The Magnetic Mystery

Curious Cases

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The Insane Cloud Posse

The Bors von Leuven theorem says that magnetism just shouldn't exist. To explain magnets, you need quantum mechanics and ultimate, you need special relativity as well. So in that sense, I think it's legitimate to say they're pretty magical. Felix: All I heard then was magic. But that's not good enough for me. Tell me about what's going on at the quantum level that means that magnets are even a thing.

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