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As medicine advances with the use of strong magnets, physicians are now capable of performing more complex imaging procedures.

Rather than worrying about mending eyewear on the go, Alessi, an Italian-based luxury item merchant, has produced sunglasses that utilize magnets instead of screws to keep the frames together.

It's not always easy to keep up with the latest fashion trends. After all, a style that's in today may be out tomorrow and replaced by something even fresher.

Fridge magnets keep important notes where you can see them and hook magnets give you a place to hang your belongings.

It's news that's sure to get Transformers fans at least a little excited. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are currently working on small cube robots that are capable of self-assembling themselves into different forms, according to the Los Angeles Times.

When clothing zippers work, they're fantastic. Every now and then, however, a zipper goes rogue and breaks or gets stuck.

Strong magnets and their unique properties have been used to revolutionize the way people organize everything from their bathroom cabinet at home to their cubicle at work.

People are told not to use strong magnets around computers - and they shouldn't - but some of them may not realize that magnetism is present inside of these machines.

It's a known fact that strong magnets can injure people if they aren't careful with them.

While strong magnets already have many uses, one Japanese designer has found a way for these objects to show off their creative side.

There are some people who can pick up paper clips with but a touch of their pinkie finger.

Sure, you can grab your equipment and go fishing with your friends, but you can also enjoy this activity without loading up the car and driving to the water.

If construction crews are making renovations to a home, they make a point to clean up after themselves when they're done.

The larger the scale of a play, musical or any other type of live performance that features frequent set and costume changes, the more creative directors will need to be.

Are you a restless sleeper? Maybe you have a few too many nightmares. No matter what the case may be, you're probably tired of waking up with your bed sheets on the floor.

If you own a lot of video, audio and digital cassettes, you need to keep them far away from strong magnets. Unless, of course, you'd like to erase these tapes. Then, magnets become very useful tools.

If individuals undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test early enough, they may be able to catch a brain tumor or heart defect before these conditions have a chance to worsen.