Scientists discover that cows are magnetic

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Zoologists in Germany have studied 8,510 cattle in 308 herds around the world through Google Earth to come to the conclusion that, when at rest, they tend to orient themselves approximately North-South. Apparently nearly two out of every three cattle were oriented in this way. The researchers believe that this means the cows can tap into the earth's electromagnetic fields.

Though why they should do this still seems to be a mystery..

  • added August 26, 2008
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18 responses // Scientists discover that cows are magnetic

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    So only two thirds of them are magnetic! Who needs a compass when we have cows!

    phillyharper
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    We're probably electromagnetically oriented too. It might not be as obvious as gravity, yet likely a huge influence. We wander oblivious through the magnetic fields, but approximately North-South.

    24French
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    Everyone and everything is has an energy field that surrounds and penetrates their physical make up.

    This has been known in scientific fields for over 10,000 years. It's just not accepted by the mainstream orthodoxy.

    But here is a list of believers Einstein, Tesla, Bohm, Mesmer, Heisenberg, Aristotle, Newton, etc.

    The soviets have done extensive research on this and essentially proved it. The documents were made public after the fall of the USSR.

    NeoDotCom
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    Perhaps Cows just like to have their eyes closer to the east west axis so they know when it’s time to eat and time to sleep? Just to break the thought pattern off in a new direction

    StrategoShogun
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    Cows might do it in lines, but sheep do it in circles ;)

    I wonder how many of us instinctively align our beds to the compass points?

    EclecticBadger
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    this makes me wonder if cows erected the megaliths at Carnac

    TheRedMarie
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    I've a certain type of magnetism myself.

    Owwmykneecap
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    There is no shortage of cow and cow-related news on current.com.

    Jake87
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    I would think it more likely that cows align themselves north south to maximize one side's exposure to the sun for warmth.

    But I am not a cow magnet expert.

    neocongo
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    mattbrawn
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    It's really just their charming personalities.

    AceHardchester
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    it's also a better sleep if you sleep north / south as well... notice the difference. it's pretty apparent.

    elegua
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    ok... but i want scientists to work out if cows actually sit down because they know its going to rain.... or do people just say that here in northern ireland cus they know they got a good chance of it raining soon?

    ha_neol
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    I love cows. They are cute, and funny, and delicious.

    mookster_07
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    Ok...So the lesson here is to approach east-west to perform a successful tipping.

    timuel

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