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Do you want to learn more about the paranormal?  If so, this section is for you.  We designed this section to provide you a great foundation of the latest information and theories of the paranormal.  Just as the rest of this website, this section will constantly evolve and new information will appear regularly.   

  
If you have any questions on the paranormal, please feel free to contact us. 
 
 Paranormal Topics

 
Why is My Home Haunted - This is a good first step for those that are convinced their home is haunted.  More detailed information follows in topics below.
 
Types of Paranormal Activity & Haunts - Do you want to know the difference between a ghost and a spirit?  How about a residual haunting vs. an intelligent haunting?  What are Poltergeists and Entities?  All these are discussed in this topic. 
 
How Can Spirits and Ghosts Re-energize? - This brief topic discusses how a paranormal entity can charge itself for greater strength and re-energize in order for activity to reappear or strengthen.
 
What are Shadow People? - This brief topic discussed the theories behind so-called "shadow people".  These are entities that can not be seen, but yet cast a shadow.  These are very common in reports of paranormal activity - but to many they are mysterious.
 
Sleep Paralysis and the Paranormal - This topic discusses the common claim that an entity has pinned a victim to their bed. 
 
Is it a Ghost or a Demon? - This topic breifly discusses the confusion many have regarding the intentions of a spirit.  Many assume actions are those of a demon. 
 
Orbs.  Paranormal or Normal? - This topic includes the new belief on orbs.  We all see thousands of pictures online of orbs.  We are adament about orbs - read what we think.
 
There's a Face in the Window (or Mirror)! - This topic discusses a common piece of "evidence" - an image of a face or body in a window.   
 
The Dangers of Ouija - Yes, that's right.  Count us as anti-Ouija board.  This topic is like mentioning politics to us paranormal investigators.  This topic explains our reasoning behind our Ouijiphobia.
 
Can a Spirit be Excorcised?  -  This topic describes a common misconception about exorcisms and how to attempt to remove a spirit.  This topic also discusses malevolent spirits and talks about how both well-intentioned and mischievious spirits try to get your attention.
 
Optimal Times for Haunts - This article answers the common question "What is the optimal time for haunts". We explain why you are more likely to notice them late at night/early morning.  
 

Paranormal Articles

 
2012 - The Myth - The Mayan calendar ends on 12.12.2012.  We explain why you shouldn't believe all the hype.  
 
Negative Entities and Negative Energy - This article explains why malevolent spirits are drawn in and how to best remove them. 
 
What Happens When We Die? - An excerpt from research a doctor conducted in regards to those that experienced near-death experience. 
 
Dream Visitations - This article explains what a dream visitation is, why they are so numerous, and how to differentiate between a regular dream and a visitation. 
 
Electromagnetic Fields and Paranormal Claims - This article explains the impacts of short-term and long-term exposure to EMF and how we view paranormal claims in locations where high electromagnetic fields are present.
 
Misconceptions of a Benign Spirit - This article explains how innocent communication techniques are often misconstrued by us. This article includes a little exercise to understand their frustration with communication.  
 

How Not to Roam the Earth – This article gives our theory in how to avoid becoming a spirit trapped in this realm. 

 
Man's Best Friend - For Eternity? - This article explains our position on the question whether animals have souls and if they can haunt us.  
 
 
 
Other Resources

Paranormal Glossary - Glossary of common paranormal terms.
 
FAQ -
Frequently asked questions about paranormal entities and about MPI.
 
Our place to become opinionated.  
 
Our sister website. A brand new paranormal tourism site designed to help local non-profits and businesses connect with those interested in the paranormal.
 
Links to sites that share us with the world. 
 
 

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