Scared of things that go bump in the night? While scientists say there is no evidence that ghosts really exist, there are plenty of people who believe in these spirits of the dead. Check out 10 Scary Facts About Ghosts.
1-Ghost hunters often use electronic equipment to investigate places supposedly haunted by ghosts. While the ghost hunting community doesn't seem to have a standard set of tools, some of the ones used are night vision photography, an EMF meter to detect fluctuations in electromagnetic fields, thermal imaging cameras to detect cold spots, audio recording equipment to record any odd sounds and interviewing accounts of hauntings.
What do some people claim to be the telltale signs of a ghost?
The temperature in the room suddenly gets chilly.You hear unexplained creaking of stairs.Doors are opening and closing on their own.You hear the sound of soft whispers when no one is near.Your pets start to act strangely.An unexplained smell fills the room.
2- Everyone wants to claim that they saw Abraham Lincoln’s ghost. But it isn’t just presidents who sense his presence. First ladies and other top officials report feelings of solidarity with his ghost. It turns out that there’s a reason for that. These feelings peaked in the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, a dark and war-torn time when politicians would welcome Abe’s ghastly guidance.
3- The Flying Dutchman is one of the most famous ghost ships, seen by generations of sailors.
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