Do you believe in ghosts? If so, have you ever had a sighting? If your answer is "yes" to both questions, you are not alone. In reality, several surveys have found that the majority of participants believe in ghosts, with a considerable percentage claiming that they have encountered them.
Our belief in supernatural phenomena dates back centuries. Throughout history, humanity has turned to the esoteric for meaning, and continues to do so. However, while many individuals claim to have had paranormal encounters, science also provides some insight into the matter.
Approximately 75% of Americans hold at least one belief related to the paranormal, according to a study. In October 2018, Grupon commissioned a survey revealing that more than 60% of respondents claimed to have encountered a ghost. Some people think they see apparitions because of their expectations and beliefs. If they're told that they're in a haunted place, they become more susceptible to a supernatural encounter.
Helpful ghosts from around the world
Believe it or not, ghosts are not always scary otherworldly creatures that come back from the dead to haunt us. In fact, there are some ghosts who are exactly the opposite. There are many tales of ghosts that are helpful and indeed friendly—and we’re not talking about fictitious ones, like Casper!
