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Ghouls Around the World: 5 Spooky Ghost Traditions
By Tia Ghose published
From the soulless Jewish monster created from soil to the cannibal ghouls of Native American cultures, here are several spooky ghost traditions from around the world.
Poltergeists: Noisy Spirits
By Benjamin Radford published
A poltergeist is a type of ghost that harasses its victims through eerie sounds and moving objects.
Is a Ghost Lurking in a Factory Toilet?
By Benjamin Radford published
A Bangladeshi woman claims her sickness may be due to a spirit attacking her.
The Science of Halloween's Scariest Creatures
By Live Science Staff published
Werewolves, zombies, ghosts and the rest didn't just appear out of thin air...
Ghost Hunters Sound Credible with a Little 'Science'
By Megan Gannon published
A sprinkling of shady science can lend undue credibility to paranormal investigators, a study found.
Granny-Groping Ghost Explained by Psychology
By Benjamin Radford published
A British woman who says she was groped by a ghost was probably actually experiencing a mental phenomenon.
Fake Ghost Photos Haunt Real Ghost Researchers
By Benjamin Radford published
Phone apps that add fake ghosts to photos make it harder to prove that ghosts exist.
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