#Compasses

7 over-engineered Japanese compasses that make drawing circles way too satisfying 🧭✏️ From safety needles to ergonomic grips, Japan somehow turned a basic school tool into a work of art. Which one would you actually use?

"Triggers are the most powerful internal compasses we have." This week on the podcast, I’m joined by Cory Richards (@coryrichards), National Geographic photographer and the first American to summit an 8000-meter peak in winter. We explore his ineffable decision to walk away from a life of high-altitude achievement for a deeper quest toward healing and wholeness. From summiting the world’s highest peaks to gracing National Geographic’s cover with his iconic avalanche selfie, Cory reveals how the very achievements that saved his life became the prisons that delayed his healing. In his new memoir “The Color of Everything,” Cory brings unprecedented candor to his battles with bipolar disorder and trauma. To watch or listen, click the link in bio. Streaming on YouTube (YouTube.com/richroll) and all your favorite podcast platforms. This one is powerful. Episode 871. ✌🏼🌱-Rich

Not all who wanders are lost, only those without compasses are. #compass #wanderlust #travel #hike #hikemore #findyourway #magnet #magnetscience #experiments #experimentathome #magnetic #physics #earth #north #physicslesson #physicsfacts #facts #scienclesson #scienceclass #scienceteacher #sciencelover #biogirlmj #justkeepthinking

For centuries, sailors whispered of a colossal sea serpent that haunted the treacherous waters sailors once called the Devil’s Current a violent stretch of ocean where storms brewed without warning and compasses spun wildly. According to the weathered journals of the infamous pirate Edward Teach, strange sightings were recorded during long voyages through the Atlantic. One entry describes a creature “longer than three ships laid end to end,” its dark scaled body cutting through the waves as lantern-like eyes burned through the night fog. Crew members reportedly refused to sail after dusk, claiming they could hear the massive coils of something moving beneath the hull. Another account comes from the crew of pirate captain Bartholomew Roberts, who ruled the seas in the early 1700s. Survivors of a storm near the Caribbean wrote that after lightning split the sky, a monstrous serpent rose from the black water, its neck arching high above the mast. Roberts’ navigator swore the beast followed their vessel for miles, weaving through the waves like a living trench in the sea. Some believed it was drawn by the vibrations of cannon fire or the scent of blood after naval battles. Others insisted the serpent was an ancient guardian of the deep, awakened whenever too many ships trespassed through its territory. Even earlier tales link the creature to pirate legend Henry Morgan, whose fleet once sailed through fog so thick the men said the ocean felt alive beneath them. Several sailors claimed they saw an enormous spine break the surface, followed by a tail powerful enough to churn the sea into towering walls of foam. Whether the serpent was a relic from a forgotten age perhaps some surviving leviathan from prehistoric oceans—or simply a myth born from fear and darkness, the legend endured. To this day, fishermen in remote waters still tell stories of something vast moving beneath their boats, a shadow that coils through the deep as if the old pirate warnings were never meant to fade #SquatchWatch #new #cryptid #mystery

This X post features a 60-second video tutorial demonstrating creative Spirograph techniques, from basic circular patterns with blue and pink pens to intricate mandala designs using custom tools like emoji-adorned tins and compasses, highlighting the toy's versatility for geometric art. Spirograph, invented in 1965 by British engineer Denys Fisher, generates hypotrochoid curves through rolling gears, fostering STEM skills; peer-reviewed studies, such as those in the Journal of Mathematics and the Arts, link such activities to improved spatial reasoning in children and adults. Posted on March 6, 2026, the video amassed over 1.9 million views and 4,000 likes within hours, sparking global replies praising its simplicity and aesthetics, reflecting a resurgence in analog craft content amid digital fatigue.

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The lodestone, a naturally magnetized mineral, played a crucial role in ancient navigation. This mysterious stone, which could align itself with the Earth's magnetic field, was used as one of the earliest compasses, guiding explorers across uncharted waters. Its discovery not only revolutionized travel but also sparked a deeper understanding of magnetism, shaping scientific inquiry for generations. Stream Ancient Engineering: China on #curiositystream today or when you click the link in bio! . . . #watchandwonder #ancientengineering #china #innovation #educationalcontent #ancientengineering

Interests are quiet compasses—they pull you long before logic explains why. Jordan Peterson talks about a pattern seen across cultures: many men are drawn toward systems, objects, and mechanics, while many women lean toward people, relationships, and care. Not as cages—just currents. Tendencies, not limits. Ability is not the question. Preference is. Some minds light up when they take an engine apart. Others come alive when they understand a person’s pain. That pull shapes the paths we choose—engineering labs, hospitals, classrooms, studios, businesses. It shapes how teams think, how families function, how societies build meaning. And none of it says what you must be. It only hints at where you might feel most alive. The real goal isn’t proving sameness. It’s helping people land where their energy flows naturally. When work matches curiosity, discipline stops feeling like punishment. Effort turns into momentum. Contribution stops being forced and starts becoming personal. You’re allowed to choose the road that feels like “you,” even if it doesn’t look like someone else’s map. If this made you think, drop your view in the comments—do you believe interest or environment shapes us more? Save this for later and share it with someone choosing their next chapter. — Follow @nextlevel.effort to sharpen how you think, decide, and build your future. Speaker: Jordan Peterson Source: Skavlan Interview DM for credit or removal request (no copyright intended for footage, video, and music) © All rights and credits reserved to the respective owners.) • • • • • #MindsetShift #FindYourPath #PurposeDriven #SelfMastery #reelsmotivation

There’s this crazy thing about magnets and compasses… #GarageLife #CarHumor #MechanicProblems

Before digital tools, engineers didn’t just “write”—they drafted, calculated, and designed everything by hand with incredible precision. Every line, curve, and measurement had to be exact, because there were no undo buttons or automatic corrections. Engineers used tools like: Drafting tables and T-squares Compasses and protractors for precise geometry Slide rules for complex calculations Ink pens for permanent, clean technical drawings What makes it impressive is that entire bridges, machines, and buildings were designed this way—purely through skill, patience, and deep understanding of mathematics and physics. At the core of this process is technical drawing, which ensures that ideas can be accurately translated into real-world structures. Every drawing had to communicate exact dimensions, materials, and tolerances so that builders could follow it without confusion. One small mistake could mean redoing hours of work. So what looks like “writing” is actually high-level engineering thinking made visible on paper—a combination of precision, discipline, and craftsmanship that laid the foundation for modern digital design tools. #Engineering #TechnicalDrawing #OldSchool #Drafting Innovation Design

*Shield of Protection 🛡️* Earth's magnetic field 🌐 is like a superhero cape 🦸 protecting us from solar storms 🚀 and cosmic rays ☀️! 🌌 #EarthMagneticField #SpaceWeather *Generated Core 🔋* Molten iron 🌀 in Earth's core creates this force field 🌊, making compasses 🗺️ point north 📍 and auroras 🌅 dance #MagneticField #Geophysics *Shifting Poles 🌠* Did you know the magnetic poles 🧲 wander? 🌍 Maybe flip someday 🔄! 🌌 Swipe to see Earth's invisible shield 🛡️ #interstellar

Time, curious time gave me no compasses, gave me no signs…