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The Mysterious History of the Ouija Board: A Portal to the Spirit World or Just a Game?

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  The Ouija board, often called a "spirit board" or "talking board," has fascinated and frightened people for over a century. Its mystique is deeply rooted in its history, which is as intriguing as the board's supposed ability to communicate with the dead. But is the Ouija board a genuine gateway to the spirit world, or is it merely a parlor trick that plays on our subconscious? Let's explore the origins of the Ouija board, its rise in popularity, and the ongoing debate about its authenticity. The Origins of the Ouija Board The history of the Ouija board can be traced back to the late 19th century, when spiritualism was sweeping across America and Europe. Spiritualism, a belief system that posited that the living could communicate with the dead, was particularly popular among the middle and upper classes. Séances, where mediums claimed to channel spirits, became common social events. In 1890, the Ouija board was introduced by Elijah Bond, a businessman, and ...

OMG! We Have a Blog!

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 Who saw that coming? 😂 You may only know me from somewhere else or have seen something I have created in passing. Or you have no idea who I am at all, which is most likely. So, let's talk about me and this blog.  My name is Erin. I have been conducting paranormal investigations for about 25 years now. I am a skeptical believer, which may sound confusing. Basically, I believe in ghosts (even though it may appear sometimes that I actually don't), but I am very skeptical of the evidence that is presented to me. I am also very skeptical of my evidence, as any investigator should be. I have never declared any place I investigated to be haunted. I gather evidence and check it over, usually asking for outside thoughts and opinions as well, and then try to figure out what mundane thing could have caused this. Do I have evidence I can't explain? Yes.  This blog is a sister site to my YouTube channel, which should be linked on the left side. The two pages will not always correspo...