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How to find true north without compass, sun, and stars?

Is there any reliable method from nature to find north without the stars, sun, or compass? I have read a little bit on this subject, and a lot of it seems to be controversial. Let's say I am lost in ...
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Are there any reliable plants to use for navigation?

I've always heard that moss grows on the north side of a tree. Presumably, this is because conditions on the north side, at least in the northern hemisphere, tend to get less sunlight and are damper. ...
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