Queen of The Haunts
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(3/3/03 10:46 pm) Reply
Most common mundane causes of ghost phenomena
House settling: all houses settle especially at night as they cool down. THis can cause a variety of creakiings that can sound like knocking or footsteps.
Mice in the walls/attic: Scurrying can sound like footsteps or whispering.
The wind: Can cuase a variety of remarkably human sounds, including screaming and moaning.
Residence: There are many cases of tenants faking hauntings to get moved to a better house or simply for amusement.
Darkness: Most ghost sightings happen at night. In the darkness innocent objects like a coat on a chair are easily mistaken for something else.
Faulty electrics: Old or faulty wiring can make lights and appliances turn on and off.
Plumbing: Dripping taps can sound like tapping or knocking bad plumbing can also cause knocking and banging.
Ventilation: Air passages can carry voices and sound over long distances.
Old boilers/ furnaces: Can cause strange roarings rumblings and groans and also odd smells.
Poor insulation: Can cause drafts and cold spots.
Most of this is common sence knowledge but just something for others who are just getting started.
Moderator & Abbey Enchantress
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(3/4/03 9:49 am) Reply
Re: Most common mundane causes of ghost phenomena
Thank you for the awesome info Jenn!
We lived in a house once where everytime it was windy, a window upstairs would "moan." I knew it was just the wind causing this, but it still freaked me out. However, one time the "moan" was two-pitched!
Queen of The Haunts
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(3/4/03 12:32 pm) Reply
Re: Most common mundane causes of ghost phenomena
That must of been freaky . My las vegas home is the same way, we get terrible wind storms and the wind coming threw the windows is spooky sounding.
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(3/4/03 1:41 pm) Reply
Re: Most common mundane causes of ghost phenomena
smallspry Moderator & Castle Maiden
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(3/4/03 4:49 pm) Reply
Re: Most common mundane causes of ghost phenomena
Great information Jenn!!!! It took me a few years to really be aware of the different noises in this house I live in. I have paid very close attention to that, to rule out what could be making specific noises. Some of these points have given me some more to think about. Thanks Jenn.
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