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Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Do we find what we are looking for simply because we believe in it? What is self fulfilling prophecy and how does it connect to the paranormal? Could our belief fuel potential paranormal activity?
Clustering Illusion or Synchronicity?
Clustering Illusion is form of cognitive bias where a person sees a pattern in what are random sequences or events. How does this affect the way we think about paranormal phenomena? Is it random or is synchronicity?
Being a girl ghost hunter ..... as a mum
There is something empowering about putting yourself out there as a female in the darkness of night. While there are many historical figures to look up to, it is the everyday women that I admire.
Ladies of paranormal past: Louisa E Rhine
While many attribute the name Rhine to J.B Rhine the famous psychical researcher who invented Zener Cards for testing of ESP, there was another Rhine making waves in the world of parapsychology. Louisa E Rhine was a pivotal member of JB Rhine's research while also being known for her papers and books on spontaneous cases.
Infinite Monkey Theorem
The infinite monkey theorem is a reminder that weird coincidences can happen. Do movies and books really predict our future or is it a coincidence? It also shows that when you are in the paranormal world, there are only so many ways you can talk about the paranormal before there is some double up from someone else.
Paranormal Book Club: March - Myth or Magic, Real or Hoax?
The theme for paranormal book club for March is Myth or Magic, Real or Hoax?
What is underneath the sheet?
Why is that ghosts are comically and traditionally thought of as floating figures with a sheet? It isn't something people used as a costume for Halloween, criminals would use them to rob people. It also led to one of the more famous 'ghost stories' in history - The Hammersmith Ghost - who wasn't a ghost at all!
Paranormal Investigating on a budget
Investigating the paranormal can become a pretty expensive hobby. Cost of venues./tickets plus petrol, then add in very pricey equipment, we can all agree it hurts the pocket. Here are some ideas and 'cheap' options for paranormal investigating
The anchoring effect & the paranormal
The anchoring effect is a form of cognitive bias where a person relies too much on information they already know which influences their decision making process. Let's explore how this can impact us during a paranormal investigation
All night investigations
It may be an unpopular opinion, but I don't do all night investigations anymore and this is why!