Scientific Test of Dowsing

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If anyone is interested in reading a good scientific test of dowsing, then look here -> http://www.csicop.org/si/9901/dowsing.html

This is the most extensive and careful scientific study of the dowsing problem ever attempted. Initially the conclusions were that dowsing actually works, but further analysis of the data showed completely the opposite, and that the original interpretation was the result of wishful thinking.

At a much earlier date the U.S. Geological Survey had concluded [Ellis 1917] that further testing of dowsing " . . .would be a misuse of public funds."

It's strange how such superstitious medieval nonsense can still be in use today.