Articles written by Jodee Redmond
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Dowsing
Divining has been used for centuries to find water and other hidden objects.
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Friday the 13th
Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
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The Ghost Who Helped With Math
Did two students get help preparing for a math test from a deceased professor?
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Edgar Cayce
American psychic Edgar Cayce had the ability to do readings while in a trance like state.
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Psychic Surgery
Psychic surgery involves the surgeon removing tissue from the patient's body using his or her hands. Is this a case of fraud or an alternative treatment form?
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The Cadborosaurus
A large, snake-like animal is said to make its home in the waters off the west coast of North America.
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What Is Old Hag Syndrome?
Aliens, witches, trolls, or the Devil himself? What does it mean when we are paralyzed temporarily while falling asleep or waking up?
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The Lady with the Lamp
This ghost story comes to us from Canada. Note that the witness appears to have been pulled into the story as opposed to simply observing events.
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Why Do Ghosts Wear Clothes?
Do we see ghosts as they are or how we want them to be?
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Paranormal Photography
Michael Richard answers some questions about his fascinating work in the field of paranormal photography.
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The Coffins that Kept Moving
In a family crypt in Barbados, coffins belonging to departed members of the Chase family were rearranged a number of times. Who (or what) was responsible?
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Cerne Abbas' Chalk Giant
The hillside near the English village of Cerne Abbas is home to a giant.
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Coincidences of the Titanic
There are a number of strange coincidences associated with the tragic maiden voyage of the Titanic. Was a mummy's curse the cause of her sinking?
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Top 10 Unsolved Mysteries
Livescience magazine has released a list of its top 10 (as yet) unsolved mysteries. See if you agree:
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In Search of Megalodon
Sharks themselves are an ancient species which still exist. Is it reasonable to think that one species would die out while others continue to thrive
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Glamis Castle
The Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. It is also known as one of the most haunted castles in Britain.
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More on the Piri Reis Map
The Piri Reis Map has been examined by experts and found to be amazingly accurate.
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The Mysterious Piri Reis Map
How could a sixteenth century Turkish admiral have drawn an accurate map of Antarctica?
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Stonehenge – A Place of Healing?
A British professor of Archaeology shares his theory about the purpose of Stonehenge.
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Easter Island
Here is a theory about why the giant statues were constructed.
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Buying a Haunted House
If you suspect that you are sharing your home with an otherworldly resident, what can you do?
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Hallowe'en Traditions Explained
Why do we go trick-or-treating, bob for apples, and wear masks on October 31?
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The Origin of the Jack-O'-Lantern
Do you know the legend behind this familiar Hallowe'en tradition?
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A Brief History of Hallowe'en
Hallowe'en is celebrated on the evening of October 31, the day before All Saints Day. The history of this holiday goes back to the time before Christianity.
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Big Cats in Britain, Part II
Not all encounters with big cats in Britain have proved to be benign. Both farm animals and humans have been the object of attacks by these wild felines.
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Big Cats in Britain
Accounts of big cat sightings have been reported in the British Isles for over 40 years. What are people seeing?
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The Devil's Footprints
One snowy morning in the 1850's, a mysterious trail of footprints in the snow was found. Were these animal tracks, or something more demonic at work?
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The Angels of Mons
Was the British Expeditionary Force saved from almost certain death by reinforcements from above?
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Why Build Stonehenge?
Was it a temple, burial ground, observatory, or an ancient calendar?
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Stonehenge
The name "Stonehenge" means "hanging stone". This ancient monument can be found on England's Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire. It still captures our imagination to this day,
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke Island
What happened to the 117 people who tried to establish the first English settlement in America?
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Psychic Abilities
Should we consider those with psychic abilities as gifted? Or is it a curse?
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The Search for Nessie
Is the Loch Ness monster a type of plesiosaur?
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The Loch Ness Monster
The first recorded sighting of Nessie took place in 565 A.D. Is this Scottish tourist attraction the home of a lake monster?
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Black Dogs
Black dogs have been seen as protectors of women and children and as predictors of imminent death.
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Ghost Ships
Are phantom ships the stuff of legends and superstition? Or are some tragedies on the high seas being replayed time and again before our eyes?
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Strange Rain Theories
There are several theories which attempt to explain unusual items falling from the sky. Here are a few for your consideration.
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It Fell From The Sky
I know it sounds like the title of a B movie, but accounts of strange things falling from the sky are nothing new.
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Dead Men Do Tell Tales
The story of the R-101 continues with revelations from the doomed airship's captain and officers...received after their deaths.
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The Airmen Who Would Not Die
After his death, Captain Raymond Hinchliffe communicated to his wife about the other side and issued a warning about an impending aviation tragedy.
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Crisis Apparitions
Two aviators appeared to close friends at or close to the time of their respective deaths. This is known as a "crisis apparition".
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Bigfoot and the Skookum Cast
Does the Skookum Cast, which is the impression of a forearm, hip, thigh, and heel, provide proof that Bigfoot really exists?
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Divining Using a Pendulum
This method of divination dates back to ancient Egypt. Learn how you can use a pendulum, too.
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Versailles Time Slip
In August of 1901, two visitors to the gardens at Versailles caught a glimpse of life before the French Revolution.
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Missing But Not Lost
The Witchraft disppeared in the Bermuda Triangle in December 1967. The occupants are considered "missing - but not lost at sea".
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