Halloween Stories: Punkie Night, a spooky tradition from Somerset's obscure past
In Somerset, England, a local tradition called Punkie Night in October has many similarities with various Halloween traditions today. Every year, a procession with lanterns passes through the village in search of sweets. As Halloween approaches with the ghosts, ghouls
Halloween Stories: Apples for Allantide in Cornwall
The first day of winter is called Kalan Gwav in Cornish and it is their version of Halloween. The celebration is called Allantide and focuses on the great Allan's Apple and trying to predict the future. Allantide, known in Cornish
Haunting Veronica Jaja An urban legend from Spain
The urban legend of Veronica Jai is almost like a Spanish version of Bloody Mary. Say her name to the mirror three times and the ghost behind the mirror will visit you. But why would you take the risk when
The man from Carrer Josep Torres No. 20 who made a deal with the devil
To end his financial problems, Agustin Atzerias made a pact with the devil. To keep this pact, he decorated his house at Carrer Josep Torres No. 20 with demonic decorations on the building. The history of Carrer Josep Torres No.
Bloodthirsty witches of National Highway 66 in India
According to local legend, the entire stretch of National Highway 66, formerly known as NH17 in India, is haunted. Travelers are warned not to carry meat as it is said to attract bloodthirsty witches. National Road 66 Travelers beware: The
Scientists say we can travel to parallel worlds through dreams
Scientists from Charisma University in Turks and Caicos have put forward a bold hypothesis that during dreams, human consciousness can transcend the boundaries of time and space, opening the door to alternative realities. In their recent articlesuggest that dreams are
How a 15th Century Book Fueled the Salem Witch Trials
Theories about the causes of the Salem witch trials include hallucinogenic mushrooms, mental disorders, and economic pressures. However, a fresh scientific one test could identify the true cause of the infamous events in Massachusetts that over 300 years ago resulted
Corney: The spirit of Dublin with a sense of humor
A pretty house in Dublin was for a time haunted by a notorious prankster named Corney. And although the family tried many ways to get rid of the ghost, it refused to leave and tormented the family until they left.
Poltergeist in Carrer Francisco Giner No. 43
In 1935, at Carrer Francisco Giner No. 43 in Barcelona, the entire building experienced what was considered poltergeist activity. Throughout the week they endured hauntings that no one, not even the authorities, could explain. Have you ever heard of a