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By definition, paranormal cryptids (as opposed to the type of creature once thought a myth that's been proven to exist, such as the komodo dragon or gorilla) are elusive, including the more dangerous ones. We might not actually see them, but rather get indications of their presence by a variety of signs and phenomena. Here is a short list of phenomena that might indicate the presence of a cryptid in your neighborhood. Any of these phenomena could be taking place without paranormal origin, but the scarier cryptids seem to be more aggressive about presenting signs of their presence—they're not scared of us! If a number of these phenomena are happening frequently it might indicate that ...
When people learn that I write books about the paranormal, I usually receive one of three responses. Either they politely change the subject, they look at me as if I might be out of my mind (and then change the subject), or they want to know more. Among those in this latter category, they not only want to know more, but are often anxious to regale me with their own stories, most of which have to do with recently departed loved ones. I happily oblige them, of course, because I know their story is important to them and has had a profound effect upon their life. You see, when someone believes in things like ghosts, it is a sign that they have expanded their world view—often against ...
There are palm trees in Ireland. Did you know that? Palm trees. We expect palms in tropical locations, like Mexico, Bali, and films like The Pirates of the Caribbean. In Ireland, I supposed we should expect species like yew, wych elm, and those talking trees from The Lord of the Rings. In the 1800s, sailors brought palm trees to Ireland from New Zealand and the plants took root, enjoying the warm ocean currents lapping at the southwestern shores. One of the palms is the cabbage palm. The edible part of the cabbage palm is a bud, which looks like a cabbage, and when cooked, tastes surprisingly like cabbage. Is this palm related to cabbages? No. Of course not. Don't be silly. Palm ...
The Southern United States is home to a myriad of haunted locations, some of which are widely recognized, such as the Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana; the Crescent Hotel in Eureka Springs, Arkansas; and the Gettysburg Battlefield in Adams County, Pennsylvania. However, there are also numerous lesser-known haunted sites that merit exploration for those brave enough to seek out their mysteries. The following locations may not enjoy the same notoriety as some of the South's best-known haunted sites, but they more than make up or it with compelling eyewitness accounts of paranormal encounters, recorded electronic voice phenomena (EVP), and intriguing photographs that appear ...
