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They had other methods which were unreliable but they still worked if conditions were just right.
They could use the sun and the stars and even the moon when it is half moon.
Nature also has some interesting phenomenas that can help you find your way but they change in different parts of the world. For example were I live, moss always grows pointing to the south. In ancient times people would have used similar methods.
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What did people use before the ATM was invented?
We used letters.
What did people use before money was invented?
Bartering.Trade with Gold & Silver primarily. (still do to this day)
What did people use as money before money was invented?
Was it gold or did they just trade things for what they wanted.
What did people use before toilet paper was invented?
They used leaves, corn cobs , sticks, and their hand.
What did people use before the pen was invented?
the feathers of a bird. loaded on he inside with ink they would sharpen it
What did they use before compasses?
Charting of the stars
Why people use compasses?
people uses compasses because it is a very good use of tool that tells you where to go when you are lost.
How did people use the spinning jenny before it was invented?
They didn't. You can't use something BEFORE it is invented.
Do compasses use electromagnets?
No. compasses use a complex spinner.
How did ancient people study ocean?
People use compasses and sailed in boats.
What did people use before couches were invented?
benches
What did people use before dynamite was invented?
pickaxes
What did people use before motorcycles invented?
bikes
What did people use before the zipper was invented?
Buttons.
What did people use for transportation before use cars was invented?
carriages
What did people use before vehicle were invented?
horses or their feet.
What did people use before Velcro was invented?
Buttons and knots.
