LiveScience Topics: Superstition

Humans are a superstitious lot. From belief in ghosts to fear of Friday the 13th, people believe a surprising number of outlandish things not supported by evidence. Here we present news and information about numerology, paranormal events and other superstitions, debunking myths when necessary by applying some science.

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The Real Science and History of Vampires

The public's thirst for vampires seems as endless as vampires' thirst for blood. But where's it all stem from?
Scary Film 'Paranormal Activity' Is Disappointingly Normal

New film explores the paranormal in cinema verite style.
UFOlogy: Aliens and Hucksters Among Us

With some who are seeking to profit from the belief in UFOs, skeptics may have to be even more wary of dubious claims and evidence.

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Spate of 1996 UFO Sightings Spurred by 'X Files'

Supposed UFO sightings in Britain were often explained by natural or man-made phenomena.
Odd Object Over Arizona Not a UFO

I saw what looked to be a large, clear-plastic balloon in the sky.
Alien Abduction: Looking Back at America's First Case

Betty and Barney Hill claimed they were abducted by aliens in 1961.
NJ Men Fined $250 for UFO Hoax

Russo and Rudy revealed their hoax on April Fool's day. Now they'll pay.
The Great New Jersey UFO Hoax

When residents of Morris County, NJ saw bright lights in the night sky Jan. 5, many thought it was a UFO. But Joe Rudy and Chris Russo perpetrated the hoax with helium balloons and flares as part of a social experiment to create a media event.
UFO Hoax Was a Social Experiment

Strange lights appeared over Morris County, New Jersey, on Jan. 5.
The Real Story Behind 'The Haunting in Connecticut'

The new film "The Haunting in Connecticut" tells the story of the Snedeker family.
5 Facts About Friday the 13th

If Friday the 13th is unlucky, then 2009 is an unusually unlucky year.
NY Pastor: God's Wrath Is Near (Again)

An earth-shattering calamity is about to happen, says David Wilkerson.
Why Evidence for the Paranormal Doesn't Improve

Final evidence is always in sight but never obtained.
Movie to 'Push' Dubious Psychic Powers

The movie "Push," in theaters Feb. 6, is about a group of young Americans with various psychic abilities.
New Jersey UFO Likely a Hoax

A mysterious set of UFO lights that appeared over Phoenix, Arizona last year likely made an unexpected reappearance over New Jersey on Monday night.
'Parowan Prophet' Predicts U.S. Will Be Nuked by Christmas

The prophecy of Leland Freeborn, Parowan Prophet: Obama's election will cause riots and a nuclear attack.
People Said to Believe in Aliens and Ghosts More Than God

A new survey claims to have found more people believe in aliens and ghosts than in God.
Apocalyptic 'New Jerusalem' Sect Falling Apart

There's no freedom of religion. You can't play soccer, either. But John F. Kennedy is a saint.
Near-Death Experiences: What Really Happens?

Scientists aim to study what really happens to the brain and consciousness when someone is on the verge of dying.
Monsters, Ghosts and Gods: Why We Believe

People want to believe, and most simply can't help it.
8/8/2008: Running the Real Numbers on Numerology

There’s a reason that the Beijing Olympics are slated to begin at exactly 8:08:08 PM on 8/8/08. The number 8 is considered lucky in China, and thus the games will supposedly be off to an especially auspicious start.
UFOs: Flying Emotions

Why do many members of the UFO community feel they need to be bullies?
Apollo Astronaut Believes in Aliens, Psychics and Mystics

Former Apollo astronaut Edgar Mitchell made news recently with claims about UFOs and alien cover-ups.
Paranormal Investigators: Hellboy vs. Isaac Asimov

Hellboy is a special agent in the ultra-classified Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense.

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