Paranormal
Ghosts, Cryptids, UFOs, and Preternatural Abilities!
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The Curse of Robert the Doll
In 1906, young Robert Eugene Otto received a doll from his family’s servant. It was, at first blush, unremarkable: a…
What Is Ectoplasm? A Slimy Paranormal Phenomenon
Ectoplasm is an extraordinary substance once believed to be exuded from physical mediums during seances in the late 19th and…
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Spirit Photography (Or, Ghosts On Film)
In the 1860s, William H. Mumler found something strange in one of his photographs: the ghostly image of someone who…
The Shag Harbour Incident Of 1967
On the evening of October 4, 1967, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police received several phone calls regarding a possible airplane…
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The Fall Of Ufology
Let’s talk about UFOs. The first “modern” UFO sighting occurred on June 24, 1947, while pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying…
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The Catacombs Of Paris: Are They Haunted?
The Catacombs of Paris were created in the late 18th century as an answer to the problem of the city’s…
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The Ghost That Rides Star Tours
Speaking of Disney’s haunted theme parks, here’s an image taken from the original version of Star Tours over at Disneyland.…
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A Strange Case Of Paranormal Humidity
Here’s an odd tale from an anonymous individual who’d recently moved into an apartment near his or her college. At…
Why Are We Afraid Of Ghosts?
They always run. Cameras at the ready, flashlights in tow. They walk down long, dusty hallways, climb wretched staircases, and…
The Philip Experiment: Conjuring Life From Nothing
In September 1972, the Toronto Society for Psychical Research, along with poltergeist expert Dr. A.R.G. Owen, set out to accomplish…