Paranormal Essays

  • Paranormal

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    similar to those spooky paranormal stories could ever happen in real life? R. L. Stine's creations will probably always remain trapped in the world of fiction, but the paranormal is a rather broad category. Perhaps the monsters under the bed are not real, but what about ghosts, near death experiences, precognition, and the mind body connection? Those topics of the paranormal are very different. They are a studied matter, and much more realistic. Everyday people claim to have paranormal experiences like

  • The Paranormal

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    Poseidon was angry, Zeus was throwing lighting bolts out of the sky, diseases happened when we angered God. We always have an answer for anything. Could ghosts be the new scape-goat for unexplained activity. Chances are if your searching Google for Paranormal Phenomena, or have for ...

  • Believing in the Paranormal

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    after the heart stops and the corpse is cold, and they fall under the category of paranormal phenomena. When something is considered paranormal, it simply means that science has no explanation for it. So if science can't explain it, it can't be real, right? Not necessarily. It just means that it hasn't been proven a fact, it's all in theory. But Jack Porter makes a valid point in his article, “The Study of Paranormal Phenomenon is a Legitimate Science”, when he says, “It is important to remember the

  • The History Of Paranormals

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    Paranormal is used to describe a wide variety of activity and phenomena. The term paranormal describes "any phenomenon that in one or more respects exceeds the limits of what is deemed physically possible according to current scientific assumptions." The word “paranormal” is obtained from the Latin use of the prefix para meaning "outside or beyond" what is considered normal. Many people relate the term “paranormal” as only dealing with hauntings and ghosts. Paranormal also includes subjects considered

  • Paranormal Sightings

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    Paranormal Sightings Should paranormal sightings of ghosts be taken seriously? Paranormal sightings should be taken into consideration because there could be other things among us, besides humans in this world. Also if ghosts think you are harming them, they could actually appear right under you. Furthermore ghosts can appear in different shapes and sizes. For instance ufos should also be taken seriously because they appear in the sky. Ghosts also like to play tricks on the human mind. When a

  • Paranormal Investigations

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    Ghost hunters have a definite passion for what they do. They go to haunted locations, in grueling weather conditions to try and capture evidence of the paranormal. Majority of the time, nothing is found. If ghost investigators work for hours on end, why haven’t spirits been conclusively proven yet? Since paranormal investigating is a controversial topic, many people have their own views on the matter and refuse to believe evidence that could be right in front of their eyes. The equipment used, the

  • Paranormal or Imagination?

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    unanswered. Usually the word paranormal conjures up the image of ghosts. TV shows like “Ghost Hunters” and “Paranormal Cops” investigate haunted houses and speak with ghosts. Although they take pictures and record voices of ghosts, doubt always occurs. Parapsychologist Brian Schill says, “Paranormal events/experiences happen to people more often than they would be comfortable knowing about it.”Researchers believe that a person’s mental health may possibly cause paranormal manifestations (Schill). Meaning

  • The History of Paranormal Research

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    How many people who believe in the paranormal have you met? Probably a few, right? A good majority of the population believes in the paranormal, whether the reason for it is religion or actual experience, or otherwise. A lot of people, though, actually believe in the paranormal as a result of it being popularized by the media (CSICOP 3). Whenever the public finds a case even mildly out of the ordinary, like accounts of hidden realms or sightings of a ghost, it leads up to a sudden boom of believers

  • Paranormal Beliefs And The Media

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    As long as one can remember, paranormal beliefs have always existed in human society. They are living in every man’s childhood and in every corner of human’s life. From the burning belief about Santa Claus’s gifts under a Christmas’s tree in the morning to a scary game about Bloody Mary and her coming back from the dead, it seems that people cannot help but draw themselves to these stories. Even when these beliefs fade, there would be a new one that eventually shows up. No matter how much science

  • Effects of the Paranormal on the Community

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    An astonishing estimate of three out of four Americans believe in the paranormal. That’s approximately two hundred and thirty four billion out of three hundred and twelve billion Americans. The rising paranormal interest negatively affects a community. The economic influence of the paranormal can destroy a town and its reputation. In addition, the belief in the paranormal can leave a person mentally disturbed and cause learned helplessness. This, which affects the people, can hurt a community if

  • The Field Of Paranormal Science

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    call paranormal investigators many different names, including silly and outrageous, but one name that they never call these people, is a scientist. As paranormal investigators, these people study the existence of ghosts, and ultimately, try to prove the existence of ghosts in the natural world. When doing so, they are using scientific methods. This, indirectly, should classify their field of study as a form of science. Despite this, many people do not consider the study of ghosts and paranormal phenomena

  • The Case Against the Paranormal

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    and scary reflections could be avoided if this simple question was answered: is the existence of the paranormal just a figment of the human psyche, or is there significant evidence that proves otherwise? The answer is no. There is not any proof that any such “undead” walk among us. This can be disproved by debunking some of the bogus evidence out there, examining some of the most common “paranormal activities,” and understanding the sensory part of our brain that triggers these fears. First off, a

  • Spirits, Ghosts, and the Paranormal

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    Ghost Stories." History.com. A&E Television Networks, n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. Miller, Brian. "The Use of Geiger Counters in Paranormal Investigations." Pacific Paranormal. Pacific Paranormal Investigations, 5 June 2009. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. Murch, Bob. "History of the Talking Board." Museum of Talking Boards. Museum of Talking Boards, n.d. Web. 15 Nov. 2013. Speigel, Lee. "Paranormal Phone Apps Like Ghost Radar Help Smartphone Users Seek Spirits." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 13 Aug. 2011

  • Paranormal Activity Argumentative Essay

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    thinking that paranormal activity is some made up thing to freak people out could it actually be true that these different experiences with paranormal activity are a real thing? Paranormal activity is commonly brought up, paranormal activity can be a real thing from the various amounts of events that take place today and the ones that took place in the past. Paranormal activity really can happen because there are reasons why these events take place in that time or location. Paranormal activity can

  • Paranormal Phenomena Is Not Scientific Research

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    Most people believe that paranormal phenomena is not real scientific research, but It can actually be argued that it is real scientific research. Although, what is paranormal phenomena? Paranormal events are phenomena described in popular culture, folk, and other non-scientific bodies of knowledge whose existence within these contexts is described to lie beyond normal experience or scientific explanation. Even though these experiences lie beyond the ordinary plenty of people have had encounters

  • Exploring the Existence of Paranormal Activity

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    Whether we choose to believe in the paranormal or not, we all have to realize that there are many strange things that happen to all of us that are unexplainable. The history of paranormal existence has been around since the beginning of time. The paranormal is not what most people believe it is, “ghosts”. There is a wide range in what is considered paranormal. In order to understand the paranormal you must first understand the meaning of the word. The prefix “Para” means beyond and

  • Paranormal Activity and Ghost Stories

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    Boo! Get your attention? Although, a ghost is not likely to use this form of language (if they exist) but, most paranormal investigators would love to hear some form of communication from a ghost. The topics about ghosts are still as popular today as they were several years ago. People often sit around and tell stories about the unexplained bumps, footsteps, dark lurking figures experienced in many of their homes or hotels. Never mind that the house is probably settling, or an appliance is malfunctioning

  • El Con Society Of The Paranormal

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    ESP: El Con Society of the Paranormal El Con Society of the Paranormal (ESP) was founded by John K. Head, aka “Doc,” and Terri Rohde. Although they have led their team into a number of haunted locations across America, St. Albans provided so much evidential experiences that they found themselves visiting her dark halls over and over again. “We have travelled from Florida to Radford, Virginia on four different occasions to investigate St. Albans,” said Terri. During that time they have experienced

  • The Debate about Ghosts and Paranormal Activity

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    The debate about Ghosts and Paranormal activity has been long debated through out the world. Evidence has been found by Ghost Hunters, and Investigators proving that Ghost and the Paranormal does in fact exist. With the use of technology and years of first hand experience Investigators have been able to document and share that the world is not alone. We in fact are living among Ghosts and the Paranormal. “Ghost, according to tradition, is the spirit of a dead person that returns to the living

  • Ancient Civilization's Belief In Ghosts

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    Do Ancient Civilization’s Belief in Ghosts Affect Today’s View? The belief of ghosts started way back in ancient nations such as Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, and Asian civilizations. Whether paranormal beings were seen as unwelcome or welcome, the belief in ghosts increased greatly since early civilizations.The question, “are ghosts real?” is asked often and is a very popular and controversial topic. The discussion of ghosts is especially popular now, with social media and technology contributing