The term paranormal describes any event that is unexplainable and unexpected based on our current scientific knowledge. While these events, also referred to as anomalous phenomena, can occasionally be expected, they are only still considered to be paranormal if they remain unexplainable. Some of the types of phenomena or occurrences that are typically described as paranormal include: cryptozoology... Read more >
Paranormal is a term that describes a variety of unexplained and unproven phenomena, including crop circles, Bigfoot and ghosts. For those who believe in the paranormal or who have been first-hand witnesses to it, finding evidence of paranormal activity can be essential to validating their experiences, giving them peace of mind and proving the existence of the paranormal to the world. However, when it... Read more >
The term psychic is used to describe anyone who can perceive things without using one of his or her five senses. Those who are deemed psychic may be clairvoyant or may have the ability to predict future events without any outside evidence. In some cases, theatrical performers who use their senses to make extraordinary deductions may also be called psychics. The field of parapsychology is dedicated to... Read more >
A number of people interested in the paranormal believe in the existence of ghosts and seek to know more about them. While some people use the term "ghost" to refer to the spirit or soul of a deceased person, others use the term to describe the apparition of a dead person. Interestingly, in parapsychology, the term "ghost" has been replaced by the term "apparition." Surveys on Ghosts In 2005... Read more >
If you're heard of Bigfoot or the Lock Ness monster, you've been exposed to the world of cryptozoology, even if you didn't know it. Cryptozoology is the study of mythical animals that have yet to be proven real. The animals that are studied in cryptozoology are known as cryptids. People who study cryptozoology often rely on the testimonials of eyewitnesses to make assumptions about cryptids. Some of the more... Read more >
Reincarnation is the belief that, upon death, the soul of a living creature is reborn in another body. Literally translated, the term "reincarnation" means "to be made flesh again." Interestingly, a number of religions feature reincarnation as a central tenet, though the belief is most often associated with Eastern religions, including Hinduism and Buddhism. Reincarnation is attractive to a number of... Read more >
Whether you know it or not, you likely know something about astrology. After all, many of us know our astrological sign and use the free astrology charts online to check our horoscopes. However, astrology is about more than knowing whether you're an Aquarius or a Virgo. Translated from Greek, the word "astrology" means "the study of the stars." Astrology focuses on how the positions of the celestial... Read more >
Although most people associate demon possession with the 1973 film "The Exorcist," this paranormal phenomena has had a stronghold throughout the centuries on more than just popular culture. Many religions and cultures believe in some type of control by the devil or other demonic beings. The oldest known reference to demon possession comes from the Sumerians who believed that all illnesses were caused... Read more >
Nothing is more mysterious than the big black empty realm we refer to as space. Human beings are naturally curious and, therefore, commonly wonder if we share our universe with others. Similarly, we ponder what else might be out there in space, the final frontier. So, reported sightings of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) naturally fill the public with wonder, a bit of fear and a number of questions... Read more >
The only aliens that most of us have encountered are the fictional variety—the extraterrestrial beings depicted in film and television. While many have seen the 1979 Ridley Scott film, "Alien," and all its subsequent sequels, others have experienced pop culture's representation of aliens through TV series, such as the goofy television show "Alf." Although the majority of people haven't witnessed aliens... Read more >
While some people in the world believe in paranormal events such as UFOs, ghosts and the Loch Ness Monster, others remain skeptic about the existence of the paranormal due to current lack of evidence. Often, those who hold conservative religious beliefs regard paranormal activity to be the work of some type of evil, while, on the flipside, those who subscribe to paranormal beliefs think that religious types are... Read more >
Whether you're huddled around a campfire or underneath a blanket with a trusty flashlight, telling and listening to ghost stories is one of life's guilty pleasures. Maybe it's the way these tales make the heart race and the skin crawl, causing the mind to play tricks on you. Or maybe it's the heart-pumping thrill you just don't get out of everyday life that keeps you coming back for more... Read more >
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