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May 6, 2021

Science

Into the Mystical and Inexplicable World of Dowsing

For centuries, dowsers have claimed the ability to find groundwater, precious metals, and other quarry using divining rods and an uncanny intuition. Is it the real deal or woo-woo?

Dan Schwartz Outside May 2021 20min Permalink