We found this picture and had no clue what it was. Turns out, it’s a branch used for something called “Water Dowsing” that dates back to the 1500s.
Water Dowsing is an old practice where people used this Y-shaped branch to find water underground. They held the branches, tilted the bottom part toward the ground, and walked around. The idea was that the bottom of the Y would move if there was water below.
Back in the 1500s, they used metal rods for this, looking for metals in the ground. Over time, it became a way to find water for people in rural areas. It was believed to be cheaper and quicker than drilling in the wrong spot.
However, modern technology showed that there’s water almost everywhere underground. Still, some water drilling companies might use this technique just to double-check before drilling.
So, if you ever come across this branch, now you know it was once a tool for finding water. Pretty interesting, right?
