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Skepticism, Science & Pseudoscience

SheilaT

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1. While I am aware of all the disproving of this,

Reply to Logical (Original post)

Thu Jun 21, 2012, 11:59 AM

Jun 2012

there are many, many anecdotal tales out there of water being found this way. In the mid 1950's my parents used such a person to find the spot to dig a well on land they owned.

Yes, I understand that anecdotes are not consered to add up to data, no matter how many anecdotes, but people tend to rely on their personal experiences.

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Why do so many still 100% believe in "water witching" [View all] Logical Jun 2012 OP

While I am aware of all the disproving of this, SheilaT Jun 2012 #1

It's a great example of the inherent dangers of anecdotes. HuckleB Jun 2012 #2

I know. I'm just repeating the strenght of anecdote SheilaT Jun 2012 #3

Hypnotism isn't real? -nt Bradical79 Jun 2012 #4