Tag: folklore

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Do Ghosts Exist? What Science and Evidence Say About Spirits

Ghosts—spirits, apparitions, hauntings—fascinate many, but science finds no proof they exist. Cultural beliefs in restless dead, vengeful spirits, or intelligent ghosts stem from folklore like dybbuk, bhoot, yūrei, and poltergeists. People report shadow people, EVPs, or Ouija board messages, yet these often arise from sleep paralysis, hallucinations, pareidolia, or infrasound. Ghost hunting uses EMF meters […]

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Bigfoot & Mythic Humanoids: Cryptozoology’s Elusive Legends

For centuries, tales of mysterious, ape-like creatures lurking in the wilderness have captivated human imagination. From the dense forests of North America to the snowy peaks of the Himalayas, these mythic humanoids—known by names like Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, and Abominable Snowman—stand as enduring symbols of the unexplained. Classified as cryptids, these elusive beings straddle the […]

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Why Don’t Ghosts Fall Through the Floor?

Ghosts in folklore selectively interact with the physical world, allowing them to walk on floors while passing through walls. This could be due to their control over quantum or energy states, existing in another dimension, or for narrative convenience in stories. There’s no scientific basis; it’s rooted in cultural beliefs and speculative fiction where ghosts […]