Haven't experimented yet, but here's the gist:
Bury a ferrous object (i.e., needle) halfway into the earth lengthwise. Return in four hours. Float said object in water (on leaf, cork , whatever). Instant ( <img src="/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> ) compass.
Anyone tried this?
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