All of these electric dipoles are randomly oriented-like countless compass needles pointing every which way.

所有这些电偶极子随机排列———象无数指向四面八方的罗盘针。

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Cases of electric people date back to 1786, the most famous of which is that of 14 year old Angelique Cottin, whose presence caused compass needles to gyrate wildly.

人类带电的案例可以追溯至1786年，其中最著名的是14岁的安琪莉可·柯廷，能让罗盘的指针旋转不止。

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Magnets inside mobile phone cases and GPS devices and also the metal in car keys and under-wired bras could affect compass needles, the MCofS warned.

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