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The team at periodicvideos has created a TED-Ed Lesson for every element of the periodic table. Today,  we will talk about neodymium, an element used in certain laser pointers which, according to the professor, are great gifts for those turning 60!

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For all the basics about neodymium, check out the Visual Elements Periodic Table.
For amazing photos and facts about neodymium, check out The Elements by Theodore Gray.
In the USA, neodymium-iron-boron (NIB) magnets have been used to check for counterfeit currency. These NIB magnets are powerful enough to detect the magnetic particles in the ink used to print real bank notes.
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Where in your everyday surroundings can you find magnets? They may be more useful than you realise.
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