All articles tagged with #paranormal
The New York Times Strands puzzles for October 3 and 4, 2026, feature distinct themes: a paranormal focus for the 3rd and a 1980s arcade focus for the 4th. Mashable and CNET provide hints and answers, noting that Strands requires finding words without a list, using a 'spangram' to summarize the theme.
A large Brazilian study (5,117 participants) used the Inventory of Nonordinary Experiences (INOE) to catalog 38 uncanny events and analyze their contexts, durations, and aftermath. Findings show most experiences occur while awake, are often neutral or positive, and many people attribute them to random chance or meaningful signals rather than clear causes. The study suggests such experiences can be meaningful or even beneficial for personal growth and aims to reduce stigma while highlighting the need for further research to support those who report them, with results published in PLOS One.
BuzzFeed compiles 24 reader-submitted tales of eerie, unexplained experiences—from ghostly sightings and mysterious noises to memory gaps and uncanny coincidences—creating a chilling panorama of the unknown and inviting readers to share their own experiences.
The article highlights bizarre and creepy stories, including the Hexham Heads, the mysterious disappearance of Maura Murray, the death of herpetologist Karl Schmidt from a snake bite, musician Coolio's accidental overdose, and serial killer Kenneth McDuff's criminal history, all curated by Crystal for BuzzFeed's 'That Got Dark' newsletter.
A paranormal investigator, Dan Rivera, died suddenly during a tour involving the haunted Annabelle doll, with his cause of death still undetermined; the event has saddened the paranormal community, which plans to continue the tour in his honor.
Dan Rivera, a senior investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research and known for his work with the haunted Annabelle doll, died suddenly at age 54 in Pennsylvania. His colleagues and friends remember him as a kind and passionate individual who believed in sharing his paranormal experiences. His death was ruled a natural cause, and he was involved in the Devil on the Run Tour in Gettysburg.
A couple hiking in Panther State Forest, West Virginia, captured an eerie photo showing what appears to be a human hand around a pillar, despite being the only visitors in the park at the time. The area is known for Bigfoot sightings, adding intrigue to the image, which was shared on Reddit, sparking discussions and theories about its origin. The couple, intrigued by the cryptid lore of the region, found the photo to be a fun mystery, even if it might not be a genuine paranormal occurrence.
A video captured by a Blink security camera at an entertainment complex in Merrionette Park, Chicago, appears to show a figure resembling a white dove gliding above production equipment. The figure was seen on the anniversary of a friend's death who used to work at the complex, leading to speculation that it could be more than just dust. The video has sparked debate about the existence of ghosts and the unexplained, leaving a lasting impression on viewers.
Cassadaga, a town in Florida located about 50 miles from Orlando, is known for its community of mediums who claim to communicate with the dead. The Southern Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp, founded in 1894, is home to mediums, healers, and members of the Spiritualism movement. Visitors can explore the camp, book sessions with mediums, and learn about the history and beliefs of Spiritualism. Cassadaga attracts believers, the curious, and skeptics alike, with some finding solace and healing in the spiritual atmosphere, while others dismiss it as a spooky tourist attraction.
The Library Restaurant in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, known for its hauntings, captured CCTV footage of a ghostly figure passing by the front of the restaurant. Staff believe it is not a car's lights or wind, as it triggered the motion detector. The restaurant has a long history of paranormal activity, with locals sharing their own ghost stories. Some skeptics question the authenticity of the video, suggesting it could be fog or a jump cut. The Rockingham Hotel, where the restaurant is located, is believed to be haunted by the spirits of Sarah Shelborne Langdon and a drowning victim.
Hulu's new series "Living for the Dead," narrated and executive produced by Kristen Stewart, features a group of fabulous LGBTQ ghost hunters who embark on a road trip across the United States to investigate allegedly haunted locations. The show aims to challenge the heteronormative image of paranormal work and showcases the expertise and fabulousness of its diverse cast. The series combines supernatural storytelling with the practical aspects of ghost hunting, providing viewers with a unique and entertaining experience.
A collection of eerie and unsettling encounters shared by individuals, including finding mysterious objects, receiving creepy messages, discovering strange footprints, and encountering unexplained phenomena, all of which could easily be scenes from a horror movie.
Research is showing that the eerie sensation of a presence in the room when you are alone is something we can understand using scientific models of the mind, the body, and the relationship between the two. Many of the accounts collected sound like hypnagogia: hallucinatory experiences that happen on the boundaries of sleep. Presences have a particularly strong link with sleep paralysis, experienced by around 7 percent of adults at least once in their life. Studies have suggested more than 50 percent of people with sleep paralysis report encountering a presence.