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Thevy29 · 41-45, M
Yes. I even like the shows and documentaries disproving the supernatural story. Finding when the story started and how it evolved over the years is equally fascinating.
Like how the tale of Spring-heeled Jack, a British folklore story from 1837. Travelled across the pond to America to be included in a Penny Dreadful and then later in DC comics as Batman.
Like how the tale of Spring-heeled Jack, a British folklore story from 1837. Travelled across the pond to America to be included in a Penny Dreadful and then later in DC comics as Batman.
ReaperLinda · F
@Thevy29 - Was it the show Urban Legends or something like that. I kind of remember that show.
Thevy29 · 41-45, M
@ReaperLinda I think that is were I first heard of it.. There is another Doco on a Youtube also a Podcast I think narrated by Simon Whistler.
ArishMell · 70-79, M
I've never seen TV shows like that, though having no television I don't know if any are broadcast in Britain!
Even so I enjoy "ghost stories" for what they are (pure fiction) and explanations of genuine mysteries. What I mean by a genuine mystery is the origins or purposes of some known physical event or thing, being unknown. E.g., just what was Stonehenge really for?
One explained of course it is no longer a mystery but becomes an interesting historical topic. Until that happens, I am interested in surmising sensibly, what might be the explanation - provided the account itself is credible.
For example I do not belive in "ghosts" but I do accept people can have uncanny experiences - so what has happened? The most common appear to be no more than simple sleep disturbances, so interesting scientifically. Or they come from instinctively heightened awareness, even fear, in unfamiliar places, especially after dark; so if you believe in "ghosts" the slightest cold draught, wisp of mist or odd noise makes you think "it's a ghost!". No it wasn't, but try calming someone's fear when they want it to be a "ghost".
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For a larger-scale example, several years ago there was a programme (might have been a short series) on the radio about the so-called "Bermuda Triangle"; by a BBC journalist who had investigated the more infamous losses.
He did this really as a spare-time project; and he found by trawling through official reports, eye-witness statements etc. that all were explicable by various combinations of human error, misjudgement, neglect and negligence, some to a criminal level. All this occurring in a huge area subject to violent weather over very deep ocean.
He told us at the end he had written the manuscript of a book of his research. The publishers turned it down. Why? They told him most buyers were only interested in fantasy, not fact!
Even so I enjoy "ghost stories" for what they are (pure fiction) and explanations of genuine mysteries. What I mean by a genuine mystery is the origins or purposes of some known physical event or thing, being unknown. E.g., just what was Stonehenge really for?
One explained of course it is no longer a mystery but becomes an interesting historical topic. Until that happens, I am interested in surmising sensibly, what might be the explanation - provided the account itself is credible.
For example I do not belive in "ghosts" but I do accept people can have uncanny experiences - so what has happened? The most common appear to be no more than simple sleep disturbances, so interesting scientifically. Or they come from instinctively heightened awareness, even fear, in unfamiliar places, especially after dark; so if you believe in "ghosts" the slightest cold draught, wisp of mist or odd noise makes you think "it's a ghost!". No it wasn't, but try calming someone's fear when they want it to be a "ghost".
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For a larger-scale example, several years ago there was a programme (might have been a short series) on the radio about the so-called "Bermuda Triangle"; by a BBC journalist who had investigated the more infamous losses.
He did this really as a spare-time project; and he found by trawling through official reports, eye-witness statements etc. that all were explicable by various combinations of human error, misjudgement, neglect and negligence, some to a criminal level. All this occurring in a huge area subject to violent weather over very deep ocean.
He told us at the end he had written the manuscript of a book of his research. The publishers turned it down. Why? They told him most buyers were only interested in fantasy, not fact!
Gangstress · 41-45, F
Oh god i love going down paranormal rabbit holes
At one point i was convinced Robert the doll cursed me coz i watched one video
At one point i was convinced Robert the doll cursed me coz i watched one video
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@Gangstress My Dad once bought a ghost-story anthology, and I read it avidly when perhaps a little too young to appreciate such tales as pure fiction, because I was too naive to see through a simple literary trick that made the stories seem true.
I don't recall it giving me nightmares but it certainly made me very nervous in certain situations.
I last saw it over half a century ago, but can still remember some of the stories very well!
I don't recall it giving me nightmares but it certainly made me very nervous in certain situations.
I last saw it over half a century ago, but can still remember some of the stories very well!
Confined · 56-60, M
Love the travel channel, paranormal, and Josh Gates exp X.
DearAmbellina2113 · 41-45, F
Those and Ancient Aliens
ReaperLinda · F
@DearAmbellina2113 - Exactly! Aliens are responsible for EVERYTHING!!! HaHa!
JohnnyNoir · 56-60, M
I do. Big fan of the Ooga Boogie and supernatural.
Fluffybull · F
I think we all need a bit of mystery in our lives.
It often depends on the topic. There's a YouTube channel called 'the why files' that does lots of that. He starts each episode as full on 'this has to be true ' then reverses course fo "well maybe not". I've like it more than a few times
ArishMell · 70-79, M
@badminton Oh, fiction stories, yes; but there are many genuine mysteries too, and they can be more interesting because they are not invented just as entertainment.
One aspect of them is that they make you think, once you've pushed past the tripe invented around them by people who all imagination and no thinking.
One aspect of them is that they make you think, once you've pushed past the tripe invented around them by people who all imagination and no thinking.
ReaperLinda · F
@badminton - Exactly! Junk food for the brain.
Mudkip · 31-35, M
Not so much but I did enjoy watching tales from the darkside a long time ago
exexec · 61-69, C
I always watch Exploration Unknown and Expedition X.
Beautywithin · 36-40, F
Unsolved mysteries definitely
ReaperLinda · F
@Beautywithin - I love the original Unsolved Mysteries. With Robert Stack. Not a big fan of the new series. I've recently been watching Histories greatest mysteries. Not to bad.
Strongtea · 22-25, M
Yep, they’re super interesting!
chasingThursday · 36-40, M
Oh yeah, loved that stuff since I was a kid. I particularly like the YouTube channel The Why Files
ReaperLinda · F
@chasingThursday I will have to check that channel out.
CrystalSkull · F
Absolutely love them!
bijouxbroussard · F
Those are my favorites. I love mysteries and the paranormal. There was a great old show that I’ve been trying to find streaming, narrated by Leonard Nimoy.
ReaperLinda · F
@bijouxbroussard I've seen in search of! I loved it as a weird kid. But, yeah, haven't seen it in ages anywhere.