Most Americans say they have experienced at least one paranormal event

As this fall’s spooky season was beginning, a new YouGov poll asked Americans about their paranormal experiences. Most Americans say they’ve had at least one paranormal experience, and many believe that they personally have a paranormal ability.

60% of Americans say they have had at least one of 13 paranormal experiences, down slightly from 67% in October 2022. The most common paranormal events Americans say they have experienced — among the 13 asked about — are feeling a presence or unknown energy (35%), smelling an unexplained odor (32%), hearing an unexplained sound or music (31%), hearing the voice of someone who wasn’t there (26%), and feeling an unexplained change in temperature (26%).

Not many Americans say they have seen a demon (7%), seen unexplained smoke (9%), or seen an angel (10%).

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Author: HP McLovincraft

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