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Creative Speculation

LARED

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5. Not sure if this is considered dowsing, but

Reply to Logical (Original post)

Mon May 14, 2012, 06:45 AM

May 2012

I have many times located underground metal water pipes using two long metal rods on a pivot point. The pipe must have water flowing through it. The rods will rotate slightly towards the horizontal when passing over the pipe.

First time it was shown to me I thought it was a trick, until I did it myself.

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It amazes me how many people who do not believe pseudo-science believe in dowsing..... [View all] Logical May 2012 OP

My thoughts kickysnana May 2012 #1

Well, people have a really hard time proving the sense in studies. Logical May 2012 #2

Stop Making Sense! zappaman May 2012 #3

Witching frogmarch May 2012 #4

Thanks! Great story! n-t Logical May 2012 #7

Not sure if this is considered dowsing, but LARED May 2012 #5

Well, that is dowsing. Many people claim they can do it. And when tested they can't. There is.... Logical May 2012 #6

My very specific experience tells me otherwise LARED May 2012 #8

This is even more interesting! Logical May 2012 #11

Experience says otherwise sgsmith May 2012 #9

Really? That is proof? One time I thought the phone would ring and it did!! Logical May 2012 #10