Man creates a magnetised Thor hammer that only he can lift

Ever since they dazzled uneducated serfs with their invisible black magic powers, magnets have proven useful time and time again – and this most recent example, is perhaps the best use of them we’ve ever seen.

Appropriately-named YouTuber Sufficiently Advanced has crammed a microwave oven’s electromagnet into a replica of Thor’s Hammer. Powered by four batteries, it’s activated by grasping the handle, which makes it impossible to lift off any metal surface.

The handle also has a built-in fingerprint scanner which only recognises its creator, turning off the electromagnet as it does so.

And there you have it – an instant Thor hammer that can only be lifted by those worthy (or clever) enough to do so.

Now if you’ll excuse us, we’re going to inquire into the creation of a Siri-connected White Ranger Saba sword.

[Sufficiently Advanced]

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