Infrasound May Be the Hidden Driver Behind Haunting Feelings
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New research shows inaudible infrasound from aging buildings can worsen mood and elevate cortisol, potentially fueling sensations of a haunting even when people can't hear the sound; visual sightings aren’t explained and more studies are needed to link real haunted sites to infrasound levels.
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