Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting
The word paranormal comes from the words "para" meaning beyond, and normal. So the term paranormal really means something that is beyond the normal scope of science or being beyond a scientific explanation.
I have always been fascinated by anything paranormal. Whether it's ghosts, psychics, mediums or anything else slighty resembling something paranormal, you can bet I'll be trying to learn all I can about it. Right now, I'm totally into the show "Ghost Hunters" on the Sci-Fi channel. Jason and Grant are so down to earth and believeable it's hard not to get hooked. How can you not be a fan of two guys who are plumbers by day and ghost hunters by night? Be sure to check out the show; you won't be sorry.
For more info on "Ghost Hunters" check out: TAPS.
For more info on ghosthunting and paranormal stuff, check out: GhostHuntingInfo.com.
What Is Paranormal Investigation
The word paranormal comes from the words "para" meaning beyond, and normal. So the term paranormal really means something that is beyond the normal scope of science or being beyond a scientific explanation. According to the Journal of Parapsychology, 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."Parapsychology is the study of the evidence involving phenomena where a person seems to affect or to gain information about something through a means not currently explainable within the framework of mainstream, conventional science. Proponents of the existence of these phenomena usually consider them to be a product of unexplained mental abilities.
Common examples of psychic phenomena are telepathy, extra-sensory perception (ESP), psychokinesis, and after-life things such as reincarnation, ghosts, and hauntings. Also included in the category of paranormal are aspects of UFOs, some creatures that fall under the scope of cryptozoology, the Bermuda Triangle, and many other such subjects.
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TAPS - The Atlantic Paranormal Society
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Jason Hawes and Grant Wilson, plumbers by day, "Ghost Hunters" by night. The Atlantic Paranormal Society, or TAPS is a group of ordinary people - office managers, factory workers, ex-cops, teachers and even psychic-hotline gurus - moonlight...
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Haunted Lighthouses
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Lighthouses have been around for centuries. Each designed to guide ships safely through hazardous waters. They're beatiful, breathtaking and some of them are haunted. Each has its own history that makes for great ghost stories to be&n...
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Real Haunted Schools
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Believe it or not, haunted schools are all over the place. For years there have been reports of apparitions, creepy sounds, and other strange phenomena. Stories are told of students who met with tragic circumstances and perished at or near the school...
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Ghost Hunters International
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Ghost Hunters International (GHI) is a spin-off of the hit series, Ghost Hunters. GHI follows the adventures of a new team of paranormal investigators as they apply their principles of scientific debunking to some of the most legendary haunted spots...
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Real Haunted Highways
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Ordinary streets, roads, or highways by day, terrifying haunt spots by night. Long, dark deserted stretches of pavement...or are they? Unexplained lights suddenly appear out of nowhere, ghostly hitchhikers looking for a ride, spooky covered bridges,...
Background Info & History of Paranormal
Paranormal is a general term that describes unusual experiences that lack a scientific explanation,Paranormal in TheFreeDictionary, Accessed February 3, 2008 or phenomena alleged to be outside of science's current ability to explain or measure.[http://www.midatlanticparanormalresearch.com/articles/whatdoesparanormalmean.htm "What does 'Paranormal' mean?] by Christopher Orapello, Mid-Atlantic Paranormal Research, Accessed November 23, 2008 Notably, paranormal phenomena also lack scientific evidence, as detectable but not well explained phenomena such as dark matter or dark energy are not commonly called paranormal.
Stories relating to paranormal phenomena are found in popular culture and folklore, but the scientific community, as referenced in statements made by organizations such as the United States National Science Foundation, maintains that scientific evidence does not support paranormal beliefs.Belief in the Paranormal or Pseudoscience
Cool Sites About Paranormal Stuff
- Ghost Hunting Equipment | Ghost Hunting Gear
- Get All Your Ghost Hunting Gear here!
- Ghost Hunting Blog
- A Blog About Ghosthunting and Ghosthunting Stuff.
- Paranormal Videos
- Paranormal Videos - watch the latest and enjoy. Paranormal Videos
- Haunted Stuff.net
- This site has tons of information on ghosts, hauntings, and other spooky things.
- Ghost Hunting Guide
- A ghost hunters guide to hauntings, the paranormal, and the successful hunting and sighting of ghosts and spirits.
- Ghost Hunting Secrets
- Discover Secrets About Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Investigation.
- GhostHaunts.com
- Your resource for ghost stories, haunted places, and lots of other haunted stuff.
- Ghost Hunting 101
- Since I started this page in December 1994, I have always been asked how to conduct a ghost hunt, what to bring, etc.? I don't encourage amateurs without any training at all to conduct ghost hunts.? You need some idea of what you are doing...
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Ghosts do exist
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Ghosts do exist I believe in ghosts. It is something that I have experienced myself, so it is not through second-hand stories or things seen on TV, it is 100% experience by me. What I really hate is when people just turn their nose up in the air abo...
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ROBERT--- The Haunted Doll ...
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By Sharon Stajda, Key West, Florida. Its not that unusual for a young child to have an imaginary friend or two. Often times parents think it cute? A mischievous little friend a foot to take the blame for some minor wrong doings. In fact there are paren...
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GHOST HUNTERS--- THE SHOW
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By Sharon Stajda, Plumbers by day --- ghost hunters by night... I love the concept the ghost hunters have adopted. They set out to disprove a haunting. But in many cases they find more than they bargained for... The show consist of a tea...
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Goldfield Hotel - The History, Paranormal Investigation and Ghost Hunting
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In February 2008 I enjoyed a trip to Goldfield, Nevada to investigate the historic Goldfield Hotel. The investigation was hosted by the Ghost Adventures crew and it was a phenomenal adventure that I will share with you through my own personal photog...
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Paranormal Investigation & Paranormal Stuff
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The word paranormal comes from the words "para" meaning beyond, and normal. So the term paranormal really means something that is beyond the normal scope of science or being beyond a scientific explanation. I have always been fascinated b...
The Scoop on Ghost Hunting
:Not to be confused with Haunting
Category: Image - :Nightshot2.png|thumb|right|200px|"Ghost hunter" taking reading with EMF meter.
Ghost hunting is the process of investigating locations said to be haunted by ghosts.
Typically, a ghost hunting team will attempt to collect evidence claimed to be supportive of paranormal activity. Ghost hunters often employ electronic equipment of various types, such as EMF meters, digital thermometers, infrared, thermographic, and night vision cameras, handheld video cameras, digital audio recorders, and computers. Organized teams of ghost hunters are also called paranormal investigation teams.
While many teams purport to utilize scientific methods, there has been no scientifically testable and verifiable evidence supporting the existence of ghosts.Reality Check: Ghost Hunters and ?Ghost Detectors'Study: No Scientific Basis for Vampires, Ghosts, Associated Press, Thursday, October 26, 2006
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- GhostHunterBlog
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- kateanderson
- I'm writing real people slash again. I need to be kept away from any and all paranormal investigation shows.
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Principles of Ghost Hunting & Investigation
The basics of ghost hunting & investigation include going to a place were there may have been sightings of ghosts and/or other occurrences of things that are out of the ordinary. Popular places for investigations are graveyards, churches, schools and older buildings. Places like hospitals, prisons, and mental health facilities are usually full of strange happenings just because of the nature of the places themselves.Ghost hunters usually record data in a scientific manner, making observation using electronic equipment of various types, such as; EMF Meters, digital thermometers, infrared and night vision cameras, handheld video cameras, digital audio recorders, and computers. Organized teams of ghost hunters are also called paranormal investigation teams.
Investigators will sometimes conduct interviews and analyze evidence to prove/disprove the haunting and to assist the owners and if requested, help the spirits to move on if need be. The investigators can provide the assistance directly or put the owners in contact with experienced groups or individuals that will try to resolve the situation.
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- masterbarnes masterbarnes Nov 11, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
- Great lens. Thanks for all the good input.
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- jenny jenny Oct 27, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
- hey i was woundering who should i talk to i have 3 nices and the yungest is always talking abt a shadow she says dat it doesnt leave her alone but she is the only one dat sees it and it only comes wen it wants to she is really scare so if u could plz help me out
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- Hannah Hannah Sep 1, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
- hey i was wondeing if u can tell me about how i can get in to more paranormal stuff at 11yrs old so yah
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- damongurl666 damongurl666 Jun 26, 2009 @ 9:21 am
- i think that ghosts exist its just a matter of seeing them to believe it. i didnt think so before it happened but now im a believer.
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- GhostWalker GhostWalker Jun 7, 2009 @ 11:00 am
- Great lens....enjoyed reading it
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- TrueGhostTales TrueGhostTales May 18, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
- I do enjoy paranormal related lenses 5 stars and an add to favs
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- shevans shevans May 9, 2009 @ 10:19 pm
- A great lens. Paranormal subjects are beyond fascinating. I've had a few unusual unexplainable experiences, so I know this phenomena is real.
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- GhostMan GhostMan Dec 19, 2008 @ 11:00 am
- Cool lens.
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- nrichford nrichford Oct 7, 2008 @ 8:51 pm
- Nice info. You might be interested in my lens So You Want To Be a Ghost Hunter
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- ghost_guide ghost_guide Sep 27, 2008 @ 2:04 pm
- Hi Dee,
Great lens! I think you'll also enjoy my lens at www.squidoo.com/ghostguide . Hope you can stop by!
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