Mr Magnet

Monday, September 10, 2007

Mr Magnet



Liew Thow Lin, 70, from Gunung Rapat in Malaysia, known as Mr Magnet, claims to have pulled a car for 70 yards (64m) using a chain hooked to an iron plate place on his stomach, and is said to be able to carry weights of up to 66lb (30kg) on his chest including bricks stacked on metal irons. His sons and grandchildren are said to share his wild talent.

Researchers at the Technological University of Malaysia at Ipoh tested Mr Liew and found that while his powers are not explained by magnetism, they are not an illusion. "His skin has a special suction effect that can help metal stick to it," said Professor Mohamed Amin Alias, who conducted the research. "That's why his two sons and two grandchildren also have the magnetic-like ability. They have his genes."

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