Haunted Houses
Haunted houses are houses believed to be occupied by ghosts, spirits, demons or other supernatural beings. The term can also refer to haunted attractions opened for entertainment purposes.
Fast Facts
- Hauntings usually associated with tragic or violent events in a building's past
- Exorcism sometimes used to get rid of unwanted spirit beings
- The White House in Washington, D.C. believed to be haunted by former U.S. Presidents and First Ladies1
- The Whaley House in San Diego, California, said to be the most haunted place in the United States2
- Some experiences of haunting explained by carbon monoxide poisoning 3
Signs That a House is Haunted
- Unexplained noises, smells, and shadows
- Lights turning on and off
- Items disappearing and reappearing
- Strange animal behavior
- Feeling of being watched or even touched
- Cold or hot spots
- Levitating objects (evidence of poltergeist activity)4
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