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 The **compass** has been a standard navigational tool since it was introduced in 206 BC. These devices help you **orient yourself when navigating**, either with or without the aid of a map. They work by having a magnetized needle, connected to a post holding it in place above a directional base plate with the directional markings. The needle moves to align with the Earth's magnetic north, and south.
-The design of the modern magnetic compass differs slightly from those of very early versions. Back then, a magnetized needle was attached to a lightweight piece of wood or cork and it would float in a shallow dish of water to allow the needle to move into pointing in the direction of north/south.
+The design of the modern magnetic compass differs slightly from the very early versions. Back then, a magnetized needle was attached to a lightweight piece of wood or cork and it would float in a shallow dish of water to allow the needle to move into pointing in the direction of north/south.
 Unlike the GPS in your phone or car, a compass will still work without electricity or satellites.