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Decorated Halloween houses in San Francisco's Presidio Terrace

Whether you want to encounter a ghost or get as far away from them as possible, it’s useful to know which states have the highest paranormal activity.

If you were a ghost, where would you live? Discover the best U.S. cities for ghosts to call home!

Though it’s not often that the paranormal and legal intersect, the line between hauntings and hearings has occasionally been blurred. These five cases used “spectral evidence” to render verdicts.

These trails will really get your heart pumping.

You never know what—or who—you'll encounter in these national parks.

The parks offer thrill seekers, ghost hunters, and the brave alike another reason to visit.

The historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.

Lost spirits and friendly ghosts allegedly haunt these hotels.

You never forget your first real heartbreak.

The star-crossed lovers captured in these Gothic romance books will give you a new reason to hate Valentine’s Day.

The origins of these classic costumes are probably not what you would expect.

The White House’s most mysterious occupant remains unidentified.

To this day, no one knows who "The Thing" might have been.

The UK has more than its share of haunted homes.

From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.

According to hotel visitors, people can expect paranormal activity at these places.

You may be in for a spooky adventure if you reserve a room at one of these hotels.

Krispy Kreme has some exciting items for Ghostbusters’ 40th anniversary.

Get ready for Halloween with Krispy Kreme’s Ghostbusters collection.

Do you have an addiction to ghost stories?

People have been telling ghost stories for thousands of years. We dive into the psychology behind why people are drawn to such terrifying tales.

Pretending to be a ghost was a popular pastime in 19th century England. But in London's neighborhood of Hammersmith, it could also get you killed.

You may not want to be alone in some of these libraries.

Libraries are usually quiet, secluded spots. But not all are as peaceful as they may seem.

The answer depends on where you hope to live.

This spooky season, be able to tell your bugaboos from your tommyknockers.

Liberty Island, site of the Statue of Liberty, was reportedly where the pirate Captain Kiss stashed his loot.

From the Smithsonian’s “castle” to modern landmarks like the Hollywood sign, America’s most famous places bear histories of haunting.

You might want to visit these places—or not.

Kick off the spooky season with these haunted highways from New Jersey to South Africa.

From a weeping statue to painting that moves on its own, the stories behind these supposedly haunted pieces of art are downright spooky.

Aliens in New Jersey. Ghosts in London. Satanic cults. Every Halloween brings a new round of panic thanks to hoaxers.

This fox is obviously not actually radioactive.

Allied officials came up with some strange strategies to win World War II. Operation Fantasia planned to use glow-in-the-dark foxes to spook Japanese forces into defeat.

If you swear you’ve seen Bloody Mary, you may have experienced the Troxler effect.

The spooky Bloody Mary phenomenon has a scientific explanation.

The Rowe family heard unexplained noises in their home, like people falling down the staircase.

Discover the chilling tale of the Rowe family’s haunted household—including unseen ghosts, mysterious noises, and a lawsuit that made headlines.

10 Most Haunted States in America, Ranked by Scare-Level

The Best U.S. Cities for Ghosts to Live, Mapped

5 Bizarre Trials That Called Ghosts Into Court

Mapped: Spooky Hiking Trails Across the U.S.

6 Legendary Beings Who Haunt America’s National Parks

20 of America’s Most Haunted Hotels

12 of the Most Unforgettable Books About Doomed Romances

The Surprising History Behind 5 Popular Halloween Costumes

“The Thing”: When a Mysterious Teenage Ghost Haunted Taft’s White House

28 Historic British Haunted Houses You Can Visit

The 13 Most Haunted Hotels, According to Guest Reviews

Krispy Kreme Is Celebrating Ghostbusters’ 40th Anniversary With Limited-Edition Donuts

Why Do We Tell Scary Ghost Stories?

Assault, Robbery, and Murder: The Dark History of “Bedsheet Ghosts”

6 Supposedly Haunted Libraries

Does a Realtor Have to Disclose That a House Is Supposedly Haunted?

17 Scary Sayings for ‘Ghost’ From Across the United States

The Hidden, Haunted Histories of 7 American Landmarks

The 20 Most Haunted Highways on Earth

7 Supposedly Haunted Artworks

10 of the Eeriest Halloween Hoaxes of All Time

When the U.S. Tried to Win World War II with Radioactive Foxes

Bloody Mary: Why We Think We See Ghosts in Mirrors

The 19th-Century “Gang of Ghosts” That Terrorized Chicago’s North Side