Why Do the Earth's Magnetic Poles Differ from the Geographic Poles?

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why are the magnetic poles of Earth different than the geographic poles?
 
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Why should they be the same?
i.e. I can have a magnet in whichever position inside a sniping box, can't I?
 

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