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The Busby Stoop from Thirsk, North Yorkshire, is a haunted object with a violent backstory, writes LES HEWITT. The haunted Busby Stoop in North Yorkshire Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin. At around the turn of the 18th century, Thomas Busby was a thoroughly despicable man. In and around the North Yorkshire village that he called home, he was quite a notorious individual. Anyone who dared to stand up to him would find a…
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The primary aim of a paranormal investigator should be to obtain high-quality and convincing evidence of life after death and the existence of ghosts. Whether you’re investigating as a believer in supernatural phenomenon or a skeptic, you should always approach cases with a scientific mindset. There are some key principles that investigators of the paranormal should be aware of, including confirmation bias, the power of suggestion, and the placebo effect. By understanding these principles, investigators…
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Help us unlock the mysteries of the Ouija board by taking our anonymous survey and sharing a little about your beliefs, experiences and opinions on these boards. Ouija boards have been a topic of fascination and debate for many years. Some believe that they can be used as a tool for communicating with spirits, while others see them as nothing more than a game. This survey aims to gather opinions and experiences related to Ouija…
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Paranormal investigators conducting their own citizen science could help parapsychologists facing the challenges of traditional laboratory-based research. It could help researchers to overcome these limitations by providing a more diverse and representative sample of data. If you’re a paranormal investigator who takes a scientific approach to ghost hunting, then like it or not, you’re a citizen scientist. Depending on how rigorous you are in your approach to obtaining evidence of ghosts and hauntings, your research…
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It’s a hotly debated issue within the paranormal community, but there’s no consensus on whether paranormal investigators should be required to go through any kind of formal training. Some argue that training is important in order to learn proper investigation techniques and to understand the scientific principles behind paranormal phenomena. Others argue that formal training is not necessary, as the best investigators are those who have a strong interest in the subject and who have…