Stuff You Should Know What's the deal with dowsing?
Mar 30, 2023
Dowsing, or water-witching, is explored from its ancient origins to modern-day practices. The hosts blend skepticism with enthusiasm, discussing various dowsing techniques and the colorful characters behind its history. They offer a humorous twist on urban dowsers, even imagining their musical style. The conversation examines the tension between belief in dowsing and scientific skepticism, revealing fascinating anecdotes and the psychological elements that keep this enigmatic practice alive.
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Jacques Aymar Finds Murderer
- Jacques Aymar, a French peasant, used dowsing to find a murdered woman's body.
- He then used the dowsing rod to identify her husband as the murderer.
Nazis and Dowsing
- The Nazis used dowsing in WWII to locate explosives, water, and gold ore.
- Himmler, a high-ranking Nazi official, supported these practices.
Dowsing Prevalence
- In the 1950s, dowsers were surprisingly common in rural U.S. areas.
- A study found an average of 35 dowsers per 100,000 people.
