Haunted houses have made an impact on American culture. The idea of encountering ghosts excites many people. Several sites around America claim to be haunted. Join me as I discuss several American haunted houses.

People have believed in superstitions for centuries. Superstitions came from many places. When people emigrated to this country, they brought their superstitions with them. Join me as I find the origins of some famous superstitions. Be sure to hit that follow button.

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Castile, E. (2017, January 13). The origins of these common superstitions are absolutely fascinating. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Bustle website: https://www.bustle.com/p/the-origins-of-these-common-superstitions-are-absolutely-fascinating-30218

Dove, L. L., & Bos, S. (2015, June 17). Why is a rabbit’s foot considered lucky? Retrieved October 9, 2026, from HowStuffWorks website: https://people.howstuffworks.com/rabbit-foot-lucky.htm

Gibson, B. (2023, December 8). 11 Bizarre origins of everyday superstitions. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Reader’s Digest website: https://www.rd.com/list/bizarre-origins-of-everyday-superstitions/

Gomes, N. (2025, December). “The dark origins of everyday superstitions: How old survival rules shaped modern beliefs.” Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Medium website: https://medium.com/@nikitagomes.stories/the-dark-origins-of-everyday-superstitions-how-old-survival-rules-shaped-modern-beliefs-0d60be28bc76

Hagerty, M. (2023, January 13). The origins of some well-known superstitions, like friday the 13th. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2023/01/13/441269/the-origins-of-some-well-known-superstitions-like-friday-the-13th/

Mitchell, R. (2023, November 17). 10 Spine-chilling ancient superstitions and their origins. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Ancient Origins Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past website: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ancient-superstitions-0019832

Wolchover, N. (2011, September 19). The surprising origins of 9 common superstitions. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from livescience.com website: https://www.livescience.com/33507-origins-of-superstitions.html

The Salem Witch Trials were one of the darkest events in American history. It shows what happens when people let their imaginations get the best of them. I discover what lead to them and debunk one theory as to what caused them.

Blumberg, J. (2007, October 23). A brief history of the salem witch trials. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from Smithsonian website: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/a-brief-history-of-the-salem-witch-trials-175162489/

Christ-Doane, R. (2023, May 17). Debunking the “moldy bread” theory. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from Salem Witch Museum website: https://salemwitchmuseum.com/2023/05/17/debunking-the-moldy-bread-theory/

HISTORY.com Editors. (2011, November 4). Salem witch trials - dates, summary & victims | HISTORY. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/salem-witch-trials

Wallenfeldt, J. (2018). Salem witch trials. In Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/event/Salem-witch-trials

Yuko, E. (2023, September 26). Salem witch trials: What caused the hysteria? | HISTORY. Retrieved October 2, 2026, from HISTORY website: https://www.history.com/articles/salem-witch-trials-hysteria-factors