How do magnets work!? Great anime educational video!!

Even as an adult, magnets seem almost magical. How can two seemingly lifeless elements attract each other with such great force? How do they work?

Educational science channels Minute Physics and Veritasium teamed up to explain the natural phenomenon that is a such a part of our everyday lives.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=hFAOXdXZ5TM