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The bizarre history of water dowsing
Some big companies still use water witching to this day
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You may have never heard of it, but the history of water dowsing can be traced back thousands of years. In fact, the earliest known record of water witching dates back to 6000 BCE. But how reliable is this practice, and what does science say about it? Do dowsers actually find water, or has the activity been dismissed as pseudoscience with no scientific grounds?
In this gallery, we delve into the fascinating history of water dowsing, from its roots to the present day. Click on to learn more.
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