GHOSTS

He's (probably) not hiding in your shower.

The Real-Life Origins of 15 Urban Legends

From Maryland’s Goatman to the "real" corpses in haunted houses, here are the sort-of true stories behind all your favorite urban legends.

People in Victorian London were amazed by a stage effect perfected by John Henry Pepper that had them seeing a ghost.

How 'Pepper's Ghost' Became the Toast of Victorian London

In the mid-1800s, John Henry Pepper was a superstar in science demonstrations. Then he helped usher in a dramatic special effect that left Victorian London awestruck.

There’s a Ghostbusters Frappuccino on Starbucks’s Secret Menu—Here’s How to Order One

If you're looking for a spooky way to celebrate the season, order this Ghostbusters-inspired off-menu item from Starbucks.

It's not Schitt's Creek, but it could be.

Tiny Ghost Town of Cleator, Arizona (Pop. 8) Can Be Yours for $1.25 Million

Cleator, Arizona, a former gold mining town, is home to a fake yacht club, eight humans, five dogs, and two grumpy cats.

The Eiffel Tower was involved in one of the most prominent non-human marriages.

12 Unusual Marriages Involving Non-Human Partners

From carnival rides to iconic architecture to toys, here are 12 unusual marriages involving nonhuman partners.

The Owners of The Conjuring House Are Hosting a Haunted Livestream

Cory and Jennifer Heinzen are quarantined inside the house that inspired 'The Conjuring,' and for one week, they're inviting the public to join them virtually.

How Did Casper the Friendly Ghost Die?

The genial ghost has been trying to make friends with the living since 1945. But did he once walk among them as a real boy?

Left: Library of Congress, Wikimedia Commons; Right: Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

When Thomas Edison Tried Besting Nikola Tesla by Building a "Spirit Phone"

One of Thomas Edison's final inventions was a machine he built to contact spirits—and to show up his rival Nikola Tesla one last time.

World’s Largest Ouija Board Unveiled in Salem, Massachusetts

Conduct a seance by standing in the 400-pound planchette and letting the spirits move you across the board.

‘Legally Haunted’ New York Mansion Is on the Market for $1.9 Million

This Nyack, New York, house has such a notorious reputation for being haunted that the state's Supreme Court ruled the sellers had to warn buyers what they were getting into .

12 Surprising Facts About Ghost Hunters

Three years after the paranormal hit aired its series finale on Syfy as that network's longest-running reality show, 'Ghost Hunters' is coming back on August 21st (though this time to A&E).

Ghost Adventures Host Zak Bagans Just Purchased a Charles Manson Murder House

The day after Sharon Tate’s 1969 murder, Charles Manson’s cult struck again, killing the LaBiancas in their Los Angeles home. Almost 50 years later, the LaBiancas' house just got bought by a master ghost-hunter.

Texas’s Magnolia Hotel—a Paranormal Hotspot—Opens Its Doors to Overnight Guests

The Magnolia Hotel—supposedly haunted by a total of 13 ghosts—will soon open its doors to overnight visitors.

How Ouija Boards Went From Spiritualist Tool to Children's Toy

It was one of Parkers Brothers' most popular board games in the 1960s. Then came the accusations that the toy's makers were marketing the occult to kids.

The Rise and Fall of 5 Claimed Mediums

Many believed that mediums were a connection to the other side. Instead, they were mostly con artists.

Tales of headless horseman predate The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

The Origins of 25 Monsters, Ghosts, and Other Spooky Things

From myths to literature to giant squid, here's how some of our favorite eerie creatures and legends got their start.

Michael Parkinson, Mike Smith, and Sarah Greene in Ghostwatch (1992).

Ghostwatch: The BBC Halloween Hoax That Traumatized Viewers

'Ghostwatch,' a 1992 broadcast of a supposedly haunted house, led to documented cases of PTSD in young viewers.

The Oldest Bookstore in America (and Possibly the World) Is Also Haunted

The Moravian Book Shop in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been around since 1745—and has picked up a resident ghost along the way.

10 Tales of Legendary Ghost Ships

Whether their crews disappeared or their captains went mad, these ghost ships still sail the seas (supposedly).

The Ghost Who Helped Solve Her Own Murder

Elva Zona Heaster Shue, or the "Greenbrier Ghost," is only known case in which testimony from a ghost helped convict a murderer.