New York City has 8 million living residents — and countless dead. From Edgar Allan Poe’s eerie Bronx cottage to streets where the dead are said to roam, the five boroughs are packed with ghost stories, restless spirits and things that go bump in the night. “The city is haunted as hell,” Andrea Janes, scholar, … Read more
Drivers beware. As Halloween approaches, one New Jersey road stands apart for constant reports of paranormal activity — and it’s getting so notorious, even car rental companies are apparently warning clients to steer clear. In a recent worldwide ranking by Sixt, a piece of pavement called Clinton Road in West Milford took the top spot … Read more
The unofficial champion of spooky season has been revealed. Halloween is just weeks away, and those looking to sport their favorite get-up may want to hurry and scoop up a costume. If you need some help deciding, the self-proclaimed “heavyweight champ” of Halloween has got you covered. Spirit Halloween — the largest Halloween retailer in … Read more
A seaside UK B&B owner is delighting guests by showing off his collection of over 1,000 puppets. Martin Scott Price, 67, has been collecting puppets since he was just 5 years old. Now, Martin travels the country giving outdoor shows, entertaining children and adults with his collection. It all started when his cousin gave him … Read more
Oh, what a boo-tiful city. No need to search for a haunted house this Halloween if you find yourself in America’s most blood-curdling burgs — the whole place is haunted, experts say. A new survey has uncovered the most haunted population centers from coast to coast — and it comes as no surprise that New Orleans landed … Read more
Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang are coming for Halloween costumes. “Skibidi Toilet” — a slang term among the younger generations, as well as a meme and YouTube series — is now a Halloween costume sold at retailers like Spirit Halloween and Spencer’s. The costume is of an inflatable toilet with a creepy human head … Read more
As restaurants continue to grapple with inflation and labor shortages, a new “haunting” obstacle may be on the horizon for the industry. “Bar Rescue” Executive Producer and host Jon Taffer is sounding the alarm on a potential industry switch from gas to electric stoves that could pose a massive challenge to restaurants. “These are not small matters. … Read more
It’s All Hallow’s Eve when the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead gets thin, the costumes go on and the ghosts come through. From the pagan tradition of Samhain to Dios De Los Muertos celebrations, ’tis the time of the year when the days darken and death takes precedence. The notion … Read more
If your boo proposed with a second-hand ring or a family heirloom, there’s a chance it could be haunted. In the last year, “searches for second-hand jewelry” and “second-hand rings” have increased by 83% and 30%, respectively, according to Angelic Diamonds. Since engagement rings are often passed down within a family from generation to generation, … Read more
A truck driver’s dashcam video showing a mysterious figure appearing on the side of an empty road in Arizona has viewers discussing the possibility of a supernatural occurrence. William Church, a truck driver who reportedly drove down Arizona State Route 87 on Saturday, March 11, noticed a bright glare in his dashcam, and he thinks the flashing figure could … Read more