When was static electricity perceived to be witchcraft?

According to this link, lightning was blamed on witchcraft at a Kinshasa soccer game in 1998.

I do not put much stock into this art, however, there is a very interesting book on this subject sold at books a million. I believe that little to nothing can really be found in the hand to tell of someones future, only maybe their past.

What's the title of the book (sadly, my psychic powers are non-existant)?

What kinds of things in someone's past can be divined from palm reading?

I have really never been a believer of palmistry, but I find this thread very interesting.
I feel certain that there are some workers who use legit techniques in their readings.
I am just as certain that there are some who only use CR.
Earlier this summer, I visited a psychic reader and palmist who was "running a $10 special."
My flight home had been delayed, and I thought that it could be an interesting experience.
This 'reader" has a big advertising sign out side her house. I was most interested in what might be her marketing plan.
She attempted to set up "sessions" that would "help' me with my problems.
Trouble is, she assumed the wrong problems.
Not only did she use CR, but she was very bad at it.
Now, if I were so inclined, I might think of this as an indictment against all readers.
I, rather, think that there are con artist who "choose" whatever avenue they choose to scam people.
Some use palmistry, some use personality readings, some use medicine, still others use religion. This in itself is not an indictment of any particular subject, but an acknowledgment that some folks will do anything for a buck.
Peace,
Parson

Alexandre, in the first post, said:



May I ask for the source of info regarding neurosurgeons? I've been looking for this on the Web and so far haven't found it. I'm interested in learning more about the the biological aspect of palmistry (nerve-endings, nerves, the brain, and how they relate biologially to the palm).

thanks,

Jim

Palmistry is great. I learned the basics from Ray Hyman's article on cold reaqding, and some more from Richard Webster in Quick and Easy Cold readings and the really got into it with Herb Dewwey's books. I do lots of readings everyday and all I can say is people really enjoy it, some think its a crock and others become very involved. Is it fraud? No more than any other system that relys on human nature to make predictions. In this case I'm thinking of the insurance industry and actuarys.