Any Bill NyeScience Guy types among us
Sep 11, 2017 17:12:26 #
I have a couple sets of divining rods, one set given to me. One set I fabricated. For those not familiar with such, a divining rod is a set of two wires, such as a coat hanger cut on the straight, then bent into an "L" shape. To employ, the user holds one wire by the short end in each hand, very loosely, and strolls around looking for water. When the dv detects a water source, the two rods will cross, and below the cross you will find water. It may not be visible, but sure as shootin', it is there.
Now, my question: How in the world does this work. I believe it is just as effective using two dry branches, though I have never tried with branches.
Somebody jump on this and help me get this monkey off my shoulder!
Now, my question: How in the world does this work. I believe it is just as effective using two dry branches, though I have never tried with branches.
Somebody jump on this and help me get this monkey off my shoulder!
Sep 11, 2017 17:37:50 #
Sep 11, 2017 18:13:02 #
Yep, that would be right up Bill Nye's alley. (BTW, he's not a scientist, he's an engineer.) And Professor Proton hates his guts.
Sep 11, 2017 18:37:10 #
DeanS wrote:
I have a couple sets of divining rods, one set giv... (show quote)
What makes you think it works? None of the studies listed on Wikipedia had any positive results.
Sep 11, 2017 19:16:58 #
How 'bout Mr. Wizard? Here's a recent clip of Mr. Wizard and his "hydrogen bomb."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMKQ84aEck
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAMKQ84aEck
Sep 11, 2017 19:48:39 #
Sorry, there is no evidence at all that this works. And yes, I have two degrees in science.
Sep 11, 2017 19:50:28 #
rmalarz wrote:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dowsing
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Thanks rmalarz. Looking for annexplanation of how or why this works. Wikipedia didn't answer either question.
Sep 11, 2017 19:51:15 #
Pegasus wrote:
Yep, that would be right up Bill Nye's alley. (BTW, he's not a scientist, he's an engineer.) And Professor Proton hates his guts.
That's what I hear.
Sep 11, 2017 19:54:26 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
What makes you think it works? None of the studies listed on Wikipedia had any positive results.
Forget the studies. It works because it works in my hands and others I have personally witnessed. This is not some imaginary event. Come to my place, pick up a set and it give it a ride. If you haven't tried it, you shouldn't be so skeptical.
Sep 11, 2017 19:55:04 #
DeanS wrote:
Thanks rmalarz. Looking for annexplanation of how or why this works. Wikipedia didn't answer either question.
Read the section on Wikipedia on Studies. All of them either say it doesn't work, or ones that said it did were debunked.
Sep 11, 2017 19:56:50 #
kpmac wrote:
Sorry, there is no evidence at all that this works. And yes, I have two degrees in science.
I am the evidence.
Sep 11, 2017 19:58:08 #
JohnSwanda wrote:
Read the section on Wikipedia on Studies. All of them either say it doesn't work, or ones that said it did were debunked.
Again, I am the evidence that it works.
Sep 11, 2017 20:02:05 #
DeanS wrote:
Again, I am the evidence that it works.
That's what is called anecdotal evidence. Science has never been able to prove it works. You probably just had good luck.
Sep 11, 2017 20:07:44 #
Then that would be 100 pct lucky every time I have tried it. Not likely will luck be that reliable.
Sep 11, 2017 20:32:31 #
DeanS wrote:
Then that would be 100 pct lucky every time I have tried it. Not likely will luck be that reliable.
How many wells have you dug?
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