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In the words of: Holzer, volume 1
Whether you agree with his views or not, Hans Holzer is up there as one of the most famous paranormal researchers of all time. His book 'Ghosts' True encounters from the World Beyond sits on many paranormal enthusiasts shelfs and for some is considered their paranormal 'bible'. I have hand picked a few quotes from this book to discuss, inspire and challenge our way of thinking.
The ghosts of flight 401
It is a story that has been circulating since the 1970s - The ghosts of flight 401. Passengers through to crew members had ghostly sightings on certain Eastern airlines flights - flights which used recycled parts from doomed flight 401.
Santa Muerte Tarot and Oracle Review
Santa Muerte Tarot and Oracle Card by Fabio Listrani Review
Does the paranormal need to be proven?
A lot of investigators are searching for the truth and for evidence of life after death. Due to its spontaneous nature, it cannot be replicated and therefore not proven. The question is though, do we really need the paranormal to be proven to believe?
Apparitions
Apparition is a common term used by paranormal investigators to describe a sighting of a 'spirit'. From seeing people before they die to a full bodied apparition in period clothing, let's look at the different kinds of apparitions.
The Thatcher Effect
The Thatcher effect is an optical illusion where the brain is unable to interpret distinct features on a face when it is viewed upside down. While not related to the paranormal, it does open up some questions as to how our brain interprets information.
Old School Challenge: Make your own thermometer
Investigators often refer to temperature changes to look for fluctuations within the environment around us as they believe a dramatic change could indicate a spirit manifesting. Here is how you can make your own non electronic device to detect these temperature changes in this new Old School Challenge.
How do you look at the world?
A few quotes and scenarios from different movies inspire me to look at the way we ourselves perceive things. Are you a glass half full or half empty person for example? A lot of this makes a difference to the way we believe and approach the paranormal.
Tarot in Wonderland Review
Review of the Tarot in Wonderland deck by Barbara Moore and Illustrated by Eugene Smith
What about US?
As investigators we commonly try to 'debunk' certain activity to deem if it is 'paranormal'. What we may fail to look at during this process is OUR unknowing involvement