Paranormal

Ghosts, ghouls, UFOs and skeptical investigations; psychics, supernatural beliefs and folklore.

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From the archives: The Silver Man ‘alien’ photo is merely retouched reality

Ole Henningsen -
From the archives in 1992, Ole Henningsen explains how "The silver man", a famous picture of an ‘alien', is a simple photographic hoax.
Superstition

Kiasu: superstition, or Singapore’s quiet multicultural strength?

Ong Ming Jun -
The 'Kiasu' mindset might explain why Singaporeans of different beliefs coexist so happily – it's better to try to fit in, than to risk missing out
Paranormal

Exploring the limits of skepticism. Part 1: we need an Epilogue.

Chris French -
After a lifetime of testing paranormal claims, Prof. Chris French knows that a true skeptic remains open to finding something, however unlikely
Archive

From the archives: Psychic Questing – The People of Hex and Gothic goings on

Lucy Fisher -
From the archives in 1992, journalist Lucy Fisher reports from the Psychic Questing Conference, on the new-age movement and its adherents
UFOs

Confessions of a Ufologist: lessons learned from a lifetime studying UFO reports

Nigel Watson -
Nigel Watson describes his lifetime of investigating UFO reports, and how we shouldn't overlook that reports have a real impact on the lives of believers
Ghosts

Adjust your expectations: a ghost-free visit to Ireland’s Leap Castle

Jairus Durnett -
Leap Castle may be advertised as one of the most haunted buildings in Ireland, but its appeal is its real history, not the made-up ghost tales
Archive

From the archives: The Summer of ’91 – All you need to know about crop circles

Martin Hempstead -
From the archives in 1991, Wessex Skeptics member Martin Hempstead on hoaxing crop circles, and the emergence of the circle-spotter
History

Is there anybody there? The fascinating history of the Ouija board

Sean Slater -
Beloved by horror films and teen sleepovers, the Ouija board has roots in the spiritualist movement and opportunistic toy manufacturers
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