Haunted OUIJA Board
Jade sent me this story with a note that it "feels like it’s right up your alley." Well, it is!
There's a haunted rocking horse for sale from a woman in Britain who said the rocking horse goes from room to room when no one is home. Of course, she said that she has to reveal the paranormal activities of the classic riding toy to any prospective buyers.
She said her great grandfather was a medium who helped to summon spirits in the early 20th century, using the horse! Yeah, I think I'll pass!
Why is she selling it now? She has renounced spiritualism and found Christianity, according to the story. She now wants it out of her house, even though it's been relatively still recently. She has many stories of this toy moving and doing crazy things.
Check out the entire story here, including pictures of the horse.
This reminds me of the story my friend Nate Thompson told me about the Ouija board that's pictured in this story. That's down in the Museum of Horror in Monroe. He said he got it from a witch who won't take responsibility if anyone who uses it opens it up to some crazy stuff. You can listen to him talk more about here.
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Michigan Has One of the Top Haunted Houses in the U.S. – List
It's haunted house season, which is always a good thing, especially if you're in Michigan. It's actually mind-blowing just how many haunted houses are in the United States. Each year, new haunted attractions pop up, and it seems to be an activity that's only getting more popular every season.
As it turns out, Michigan is officially a great place to get your haunt on, based on a new study of Yelp reviews. The staff at FarandWide.com has studied all the most recent Yelp data and put together a massive list of the 85 best haunted houses in America. "If you are into 'Thrillers,' you have been counting down the days until haunted houses, mazes and attractions reopen in time for the Halloween season," FarandWide.com states. "Some haunts are better than others, so we've turned to Yelp reviewers who love jump-scares to tell us which haunted attractions are the best in the U.S. These are places given between 3.5 and 5 stars and come with warnings to leave little kids at home. Based on their star rankings and number of reviews, we've ranked them leading you to the scariest haunted house in the country."
If you're wondering the state of the haunted house, according to Americahaunts.com, right now, just in the United States, there are more than "1,200 professional haunted houses, 300 theme parks that operate horror-themed events and more 3,000 charity-run spookshows." Americahaunts.com also states that Halloween is the second largest commercial holiday in the United States. American spend more than seven billion dollars is spent yearly on candy, costumes and activities each season. Around 100 countries celebrate Halloween. Also, according to the outlet, "around 90% of all households with children will participate in a Halloween activity. The most common demographics for this season are teens and young adults 18-34." Read on for a list of the top 20 haunted houses in America, and find the full list of 85 via FarandWide.com.
20. Hundred Acres Manor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
If you're looking for a scary spot in Pennsylvania, this is one of the best picks!
19. Erebus Haunted House, Pontiac, Michigan
It's no surprise that Pontiac's Erebus is on this list. They're known worldwide for their scares!
18. Basement of the Dead, Aurora, Illinois
This haunted house is terrifying, especially if you hate dark basements. It's close enough for a road trip, but is a trek.
17. Dungeon of Doom, Zion, Illinois
Here's another road trip-worth spooky destination. Why not make a huge vacation of it and drive around to all the Midwest haunts?
16. Field of Screams, Mountville, Pennsylvania
Field of Screams is legendary in Pennsylvania. It's not for the faint at heart, as they say.
15. Scream-A-Geddon, Dade City, Florida
If you have family down in Florida, tell them about Scream-A-Geddon. It's a favorite each fall.
14. Dark Hour Haunted House, Plano, Texas
Yes, Texas has some very scary haunts, and Dark Hour Haunted House is on the top of the list.
13. Haunted Plantation, Waipahu, Hawaii
Hawaii seems like the perfect destination to relax and get a tan, but as it turns out, Hawaii has one of the most terrifying haunts in America.
http://www.hawaiihauntedplantation.com/
12. Laurels House of Horror, Laurel, Maryland
This Maryland is known for its fantastic spooks and scares each autumn.
11. The Bates Motel, Glen Mills, Pennsylvania
Who doesn't love a haunt named after The Bates Motel, as in, Hitchcock's move "Psycho?" I love that film.
10. The Haunted Hotel, San Diego, California
If you're heading out west this fall, check out The Haunted Hotel in San Diego. It's terrifyingly good!
9. Cutting Edge Haunted House, Fort Worth, Texas
Texas has quite a few quality haunts, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House is one of the scariest.
8. House of Torment, Morton Grove, Illinois
The Midwest has so many fantastic haunts, and what's cool is that they are just a road trip away. This one in Illinois is considered one of the most frightening.
7. Brighton Asylum, Passaic, New Jersey
If you find yourself in the New Jersey area, check out the Brighton Asylum. It's a scary thrill, though, so beware.
6. Savage House, San Diego, California
California is known for its haunts, since Hollywood loves a good scare. This one, though, is in San Diago- the Savage House. It's super spooky.
5. Bane Haunted House, Livingstone, New Jersey
The New Jersey area offers a bevy of great haunts, including the Bane Haunted House. If you're in the area, check it out!
4. Statesville Haunted Prison, Lockwood, Illinois
Here's another great haunt in Illinois. In fact, Illinois has the most haunts on this list of any other state.
3. Netherworld Haunted House, Stone Mountain, Georgia
Down south, they love their Halloween, just like we do up here in the Midwest. Netherworld Haunted House in Georgia is one of the top picks in America.
2. Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is home to the second scariest haunt in America: Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary. It's a famous destination.
1. 13th Floor Haunted House, Denver, Colorado
Colorado only has one haunt on this list, but that's okay, because it's the top pick. 13th Floor Haunted House offers the most thrills and chills of any haunt in America, according to this tally.
Source
This list is via FarandWide.com.
If you like this kind of thing, check out my Haunted Michigan podcast.
