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Magnifying glasses have a long history. For years, those who could not afford spectacles used a magnifying glass and they are now used for those times when a little magnification is needed. Magnifying glasses come in a variety of strengths and should be chosen for the particular job at hand. more »
When the kids are playing detective, they will probably want a magnifying glass in their dress-up box. A real magnifying glass could break and cause injury. It's fairly easy to create a fake magnifying glass from recycled materials. If the kids break this magnifying glass, there's no broken glass to worry about. more »
A magnifying glass can be helpful for those with failing vision or those who wish to glimpse at the microscopic nuances of an object. The convex lens in a magnifying glass enlarges objects to better view what is in one's line of vision. The lens is usually held in place by a connected handle. more »
Whether you are a kid trying to set leaves on fire with the sun or a person looking for clues, you have most likely encountered a magnifying glass in some shape or form. In the modern world, it's one of those items that people take for granted, as if they've always existed. This article will give you a deeper insight into the world of magnifying glasses. First we will trace a brief history of the magnifying glass, followed by a breakdown of different types of magnifying glasses and the many ways in which the magnifying glass can be used in the home and professionally. more »
keep in mind if the world is attacked by giant car-sized ants, you'll need a bigger magnifying glass. otherwise , regular 3 inch is enough. more »
Roger Bacon, an Englishman and a lecturer at the University of Oxford born in the early 1200s, most often receives credit for the first known use and descriptions of a magnifying glass or lens. more »
For those of you who just can't resist playing with fire, here is how you can start your own fire with a magnifying glass. more »
Certain physical laws make it possible to light a fire using a magnifying glass or other lens. more »
A magnifying glass isn't always used merely for magnification. The unique properties of a magnifying glass have long been known to have the ability to create a fire. In the absence of matches or a lighter, a magnifying glass is a great tool for any wilderness survivalist. There's science behind the magic of such a trick. more »
A magnifying glass is a tool used for a wide variety of professional and amateur purposes. In its simplest form the magnifying glass is a round lens enclosed by a metal or plastic frame and affixed to a handle. This type of magnifying glass is frequently associated with the mythical sleuth Sherlock Holmes. The tool is used to enlarge, or magnify, an object to make it easier to see its details. more »
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