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What a Modern Ghost Town Looks Like!

In general, ghost towns are normally old towns and cities that were emptied because of natural or human-caused disasters or failed economic activity. But how come that a new-brand city became a ghost town? You’ll see it after the jump.

A Moment in History: The Ghost Army that Scared the Nazis!

In 1944, at the height of WWII, the Americans introduced a new unit to the battlefield – the 23 rd Headquarters Special Troops, also known as the “Ghost Army”. The 23 rd was comprised of 1,100 men, whose sole purpose was to deceive Axis commanders.

Only One Car Was Ever Named 'The Ghost'. This is Why...

This may look like some modern re-creation, but this one of a kind transparent Plexiglas Pontiac 'ghost car' model was created in 1939 and shown at that year's World's Fair in New York. It was built on the chassis of a 1939 Pontiac Deluxe Six in cooperation with a Plexiglas company.

This Has Got to Be One of the Eeriest Ghost Ship Stories

Maritime lore abounds with stories of ghost ships. And while a number of tales have been passed on through generations, one of the eeriest stories has to be the mystery of the Octavius. The story commences in 1761 with the Octavius docked in the port of London to transport cargo to China.

This 2,500-Year-Old Etruscan Citadel is a Stunning Place

Through the course of the 20 th -century, the town’s population has dwindled, with few residents left, making it, for all intents and purposes - a ghost town. Click on images to enlarge Despite its stunning views and robust medieval masonry, the town’s location has proved to be its undoing.

The 2,500-Year-Old Etruscan Citadel That's Crumbling Away

Through the course of the 20 th -century, the town’s population has dwindled, with few residents left, making it, for all intents and purposes - a ghost town. Click on images to enlarge Despite its stunning views and robust medieval masonry, the town’s location has proved to be its undoing.

Would You Dare Enter These Haunted Castles?

Nothing beats a creepy ghost story , and our planet is chock full of them. Which ones, you ask? For instance, the Italian island of Poveglia, which served as a mental hospital in the 1920s, is said to be haunted by ghosts of patients.

25 DIY Halloween Decoration We Really Loved This Year

Glowing ghost milk jugs Source 7. Frankenstein door Source 8. Mummy and Jack-O-Lantern jars Source 9. Spider plate Source 10. Wicked witch table Source 11. Toilet roll bats Source 12. Graveyard walkway Source 13. Creepy crawly centerpiece Source 14. Haunted family pictures Source 15.

A Spooky Pirate Ship Hand-Crafted From Vintage Objects

The sculpture you’re about to see is the ghost pirate ship from your worst nightmare! If you asked us to imagine the forlorn ghost ships that haunt the Bermuda Triangle, this is exactly what we’d manifest before our eyes.

All Aboard the Mystery Train!

In this creative and beautiful new photo series, named “The Canadian: Ghost Train Crossing Canada”, photographer Jeff Friesen travels across Canada, taking photos of the surrounding landscape, in which he artfully places this little vintage toy train to make it look like part of the picture.

Did You Know the Dark Stories of These Popular Landmarks?

However, it appears that ghost stories are not restricted to dark tourism spots at all. This article uncovers the eerie histories of 8 popular tourist spots around the world, which have eerie histories, reports of ghost sightings, and other supernatural activity. 1.

Dare You Enter 7 of the USA's Most Haunted Houses?

The ghosts of all the former owners are believed to haunt the mansion. Legend has it that it’s part of a Native American curse, while some folks believe that it is due to it formerly being an old stop on the infamous Underground Railroad. [related_articles] 3.

10 New English Terms That Are Actually Useful to Know

Ghost Have you noticed that people seem to use the word ghost as a verb these days? It has nothing to do with the paranormal, but it's arguably just as annoying as a poltergeist. When you ghost someone, you're not answering messages or calls from a certain person all of a sudden.

The Eerie History of 10 Spooky Halloween Creatures

Costumes impersonating spooky monsters - vampires, witches, ghosts, and mummies - are always among the most popular.