5 Most Haunted Places In The World

Over the years we all have been hearing those spooky grandma stories which used to scare us to death. The stories of old castles, cemeteries, murders and wandering souls that gives us chills even to this day. Over the years we all have known better and with the increase of knowledge and science in our life, ghosts have become an afterthought.

But, what if there actually are such castles and cemeteries like the one in your creepy grandma stories? What if ghosts actually exist? Hard to believe, right?  Well start believing. Today we give you a list of the 5 most haunted places in the world:

1- The Schooner Hotel, UK

Receiver of the most haunted place in the United Kingdom award, the visitors here have claimed of more than 3000 sightings of ghosts. They claim to have heard whispers, scream and knock on their doors. Even today the hotel is open for overnight stays, so if by chance you happen to try your luck, please have a stay in room no. 17 and 28, two of the most prominent visiting places for the spirits.

2- Akogihara, Japan

One of Japan’s most popular destination for EMO souls is the Akogihara jungle in Japan. This jungle is located just at the foot of the Mt. Fuji Mountain and is the favorite destination for committing suicides, so much so, that the local authorities have to do a yearly clean up to get rid of the bodies lying in the so called graveyard. Since 2004 they have stopped releasing the official amount of dead bodies found from the jungle, fearing that it would affect the tourist attraction that is Mt. Fuji. Not to forget, the souls of the dead call out to people passing along the jungle and invite them to join the fun!

It’s the house upon which the movie, Amityville horror was based. So the story related to the house is that, Ronald Defoe Jr. (claiming to have been possessed) is said to have shot and killed his mother, father, two brothers and two sisters. The actual reasons for the massacre are still unknown.

3- 112 ocean avenue, Amityville, USA

On December 23rd, 1975 George and Kathy Lutz move into 112 Ocean Avenue with their 3 children. Father Ray who came to bless the house told them about the uneasy feeling he got there. The next 28 days were nothing less than hell for the family. On the last night, they heard loud sounds coming from the basement and main floor, doors would open and slam close all over the house, the kids’ beds were dragged across their rooms, levitated in the air and then dropped and the parents couldn’t move from their beds at all. As soon as they were released, they fled the house never to return. The house is still available for sale or rent; if anyone is interested please feel free to have a go.

4- Waverly hill sanatorium, Kentucky USA

With over 63,000 deaths in the sanatorium, there is hardly any doubt that this place is haunted. A tunnel was built for the transport of supplies for the Waverly hill sanatorium, but was also used for the transport of the dead. With the ghost stories becoming prominent, it was given the name “the death tunnel”.  People have reported seeing spirit of a little girl playing hide and seek with trespassers on the third floor, of a little boy named Bobby playing with his leather ball, of rooms lighting up though there was no power in the building, of doors slamming, disembodied voices, a hearse driving up and dropping off coffins, and an old woman running from the front door with her wrists bleeding screaming: “Help me”. Somebody please go and save the poor soul.

5- The Bhangarh Fort, India

Now how can u leave India from this mix? It has been considered as the place with the most ghost sightings in the world. The fort is situated in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. The fort was built in the 16th century and the spooky part of the story is related to the beautiful princess of the kingdom from the 17th century. Apparently a wizard was smitten by the princess and instead of winning her by his personality he decided to use a magic potion. The princes realized this and threw the potion which hit a boulder, the boulder rolled down and the wizard happened to be in its way. Realizing that his death is imminent, he did what every lover does, he cursed the kingdom to destruction and the people were cursed to death, what followed was a series of war and famines and the fort was ultimately abandoned in the 18th century. The place is said to be haunted by the evil soul of the wizard and the people killed by his curse.

The government of India and the archaeological department of India have put up a notice that staying in the fort after sunset is prohibited.

So these are few of the most beloved tourist destinations for ghosts in the world. We’re sure that there might be a different side to these stories, but one can’t deny the spookiness of these stories. If you ever decide to pay a visit to any of these places just make sure you pay a visit to the inhabitants, you don’t want them to be mad at you now, do you?

Jaipur Facts

Jaipur, the largest city and the capital of Rajasthan, is also referred to as Pink City. Built by Sawai Jai Singh, this place was India's first planned city. With spectacular hilltops and stunning fortresses, Jaipur has become a major tourist attraction among both national and international tourists. This royal city captivates travellers as it is known for its rich culture and tradition, magnificent art and artefacts, and brilliant past. The serene temples, the long standing forts and palaces, and beautiful havelis with royal touch to them; add on to the glory of Jaipur. Wonderful landscapes, marvellous flora and fauna, picturesque views; all together create a mesmerising view of this place. Only forts and monuments aren't the attractions of this pink city, the intricate handicraft items and exquisite jewellery also catch the eyeballs of tourists. There are many interesting facts about this place that are not known to most of the people. How about getting a hang of them, they might help you in exploring this royal place Jaipur in a better way. Mentioned below are some of the facts for your ready reference. State: Rajasthan Official Language: Rajasthani Other Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Marwari Area: 11117.8 sq.km. Altitude: 431 m above sea level Temperature in summers: (March to June) 45 oC (Max), 25 oC (Min) Temperature in winters: (November-February) 22oC (Max), 5 oC (Min) Rainfall: 650 mm Monsoon: July-September Season: Semi-arid, warm throughout the year. Religions: Hindu, Islam, Christians, Sikhs, Jains Educational Institutes: University of Rajasthan; Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur; LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur (Deemed University) Best Time to visit: October to March Main Attractions: Forts, Palaces, Gardens, Museums, Temples, Monuments, Population: 6,663,971 (Census of India, 2011) STD Code: 0141 Interesting Facts About Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is known to have founded the city of Jaipur on 18th November 1727. Jaipur is touted as the first planned city of India. It was planned by a Bengali architect named Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya by following the principles of Shilpa Shastra (the science of Indian architecture). Vedic planning for the comfort and prosperity of the citizens, or better known as Vastu Shastra, has also been incorporated in the planning. This largest city is Rajasthan is also famous as the “Pink City”. It is so because in 1876, the city was painted with terracotta pink colour in grand welcome of the Prince of Wales. Since then the name has not only stuck, but has given the city a unique identity. Between 1727 and 1734, Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories or Jantar Mantars. These structures with their amazing combinations of geometric forms at large scale have captivated artists, historians and architects. The largest out of five Jantar Mantars is in Jaipur. Central Museum, located in the centre of the Ram Niwas Bagh, is the oldest museum of Jaipur. Gaitore, based on the Jaipur Amber Road; about 15 km from Jaipur is a royal cremation site of rulers of Jaipur. Sambhar, located at a distance of 60 km from Jaipur is famous for being the largest saline lake in India.

30 Incredibly Weird Facts You’ll Want To Share

1. The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days.

2. The world’s deepest postbox is in Susami Bay in Japan. It’s 10 metres underwater.

3. In 2007, an American man named Corey Taylor tried to fake his own death in order to get out of his cell phone contract without paying a fee. It didn’t work.

4. The oldest condoms ever found date back to the 1640s (they were found in a cesspit at Dudley Castle), and were made from animal and fish intestines.

5. In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race, but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.

6. Everyone has a unique tongue print, just like fingerprints.

7. Most Muppets are left-handed. (Because most Muppeteers are right-handed, so they operate the head with their favoured hand.)

8. Female kangaroos have three vaginas.

9. It costs the U.S. Mint almost twice as much to mint each penny and nickel as the coins are actually worth. Taxpayers lost over $100 million in 2013 just through the coins being made.

10. Light doesn’t necessarily travel at the speed of light. The slowest we’ve ever recorded light moving at is 38 mph.

11. Casu marzu is a Sardinian cheese that contains live maggots. The maggots can jump up to five inches out of cheese while you’re eating it, so it’s a good idea to shield it with your hand to stop them jumping into your eyes.

12. The loneliest creature on Earth is a whale who has been calling out for a mate for over two decades — but whose high-pitched voice is so different to other whales that they never respond.

13. The spikes on the end of a stegosaurus’ tail are known among paleontologists as the “thagomizer” — a term coined by cartoonist Gary Larson in a 1982 Far Side drawing.

14. During World War II, the crew of the British submarine HMS Trident kept a fully grown reindeer called Pollyanna aboard their vessel for six weeks (it was a gift from the Russians).

15. The northern leopard frog swallows its prey using its eyes — it uses them to help push food down its throat by retracting them into its head.

16. The first man to urinate on the moon was Buzz Aldrin, shortly after stepping onto the lunar surface.

17. Some fruit flies are genetically resistant to getting drunk — but only if they have an inactive version of a gene scientists have named “happyhour”.

18. Experiments show that male rhesus macaque monkeys will pay to look at pictures of female rhesus macaques’ bottoms.

19. In 1567, the man said to have the longest beard in the world died after he tripped over his beard running away from a fire.

20. The Dance Fever of 1518 was a month-long plague of inexplicable dancing in Strasbourg, in which hundreds of people danced for about a month for no apparent reason. Several of them danced themselves to death.

21. Vladimir Nabokov nearly invented the smiley.

22. In 1993, San Francisco held a referendum over whether a police officer called Bob Geary was allowed to patrol while carrying a ventriloquist’s dummy called Brendan O’Smarty. He was.

23. Sigurd the Mighty, a ninth-century Norse earl of Orkney, was killed by an enemy he had beheaded several hours earlier. He’d tied the man’s head to his horse’s saddle, but while riding home one of its protruding teeth grazed his leg. He died from the infection.

24. The Dutch village of Giethoorn has no roads; its buildings are connected entirely by canals and footbridges.

25. A family of people with blue skin lived in Kentucky for many generations. The Fulgates of Troublesome Creek are thought to have gained their blue skin through combination of inbreeding and a rare genetic condition known as methemoglobinemia.

26. Powerful earthquakes can permanently shorten the length of Earth’s day, by moving the spin of the Earth’s axis. The 2011 Japan earthquake knocked 1.8 microseconds off our days. The 2004 Sumatra quake cost us around 6.8 microseconds.

27. The first American film to show a toilet being flushed on screen was Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho.

28. Melting glaciers and icebergs make a distinctive fizzing noise known as “bergy seltzer”.

29. There is a glacier called “Blood Falls” in Antarctica that regularly pours out red liquid, making it look like the ice is bleeding. (It’s actually oxidised salty water.)

30. In 2008 scientists discovered a new species of bacteria that lives in hairspray.