Magnetic compasses apparently were first used by
A) Greeks.
B) Australian aborigines.
C) Columbus.
D) Vikings.
E) pigeons, then Chinese.

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Magnetic compasses were first used by the Chinese for navigation. They were later adopted by other cultures for maritime navigation. The use of magnetic compasses by pigeons refers to the birds' natural ability to sense the Earth's magnetic field for orientation and navigation, which is a natural, innate ability rather than the use of a man-made device.

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