The distinction between 'dowsing' and 'divining' rods is spurious. They still use the term 'water divining' in the States (not to mention the even worse 'water witching'), but the BSD over here decided very early on to only use the term 'dowsing' to keep things sounding scientific.BBC wrote:What happened on a spooky Highland paranormal investigation?
Set in the Victorian-era heart of the Highland village of Strathpeffer is a beautiful pavilion.
Built more than 140 years ago, its visitors have included suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst and The Beatles.
But after recent strange goings-on, there are some who believe the place is haunted...[SNIP]
...The investigators have equipment they say can provide clues to potential paranormal activity. They have EMF meters to detect changes in electromagnetic fields, audio recorders and a camera.
A set of dowsing rods are handed round for us to try.
They are similar to divining rods some claim can be used to find water, and that UK water companies have used in the past to search for underground pipes.
I've highlighted the last part as in the article, it contains a link to a very old page citing Ms. Sally LeP. But you can read the entire article by clicking HERE.
