1. Sitting in Total Silence Until the Lights Came Back Some families believed talking during a power outage somehow made things worse. Once the lights went out, everyone was expected to sit quietly and wait, almost like a vigil. Kids […]

1. The Old Iron Swing Set This playground earned its reputation from the way the swings would start moving on their own long after sunset. Parents whispered that the iron chains made a sound like footsteps when the wind died

1. Mirrors Were Thought to Steal Your Soul at Night For centuries, people believed mirrors in bedrooms were dangerous after dark. The idea was that while you slept, your soul wandered, and a mirror could trap it before it found

1. Waverly Hills Sanatorium, Kentucky Waverly Hills sits on a hill overlooking Louisville and has become one of the most infamous abandoned hospitals in the country. Built to treat tuberculosis patients, it expanded rapidly during the early twentieth century when

1. Cap Guns Plastic revolvers with a roll of caps may have seemed innocent enough, but they packed a surprising punch. The tiny gunpowder charges created a loud bang and even sparks when fired, which delighted kids but often startled

1. The Box of Old Baby Teeth Most families had a tiny box tucked into a drawer that nobody ever opened unless absolutely necessary. Inside were baby teeth, wrapped in tissue, sometimes with a note about which child they belonged

1. Windows Were Once Considered Easy Entry Points for Spirits For centuries, people believed windows were not just for light and air but were vulnerable openings for spirits to slip through after dark. This idea shows up in old European