Paranormal Obscurum

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1. The "heyday of Spiritualism" is generally considered to have been the mid-to-late nineteenth century. But even as seances became the rage throughout the United States and Europe, one American city in particular was hailed as the "birthplace of modern spiritualism". Can you name the city? Peabody, Massachusetts Providence, Rhode Island Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Rochester, New York

2. In the 1930s, paranormal investigators and the western press were all atwitter over reports of "Gef, the talking mongoose" who reportedly lived inside the walls of a house in a decidely non-Indian location. Where did this "very clever, extra clever" mongoose reside? Isle of Man Glasgow, Scotland Manitoba, Canda Roanoke, Virginia

3. Ghost stories have been part of mankind's legacy almost since the beginning of the inception of our species. But which ancient politician is widely credited with having set down in print the first ghost story? Socrates Pliny the Younger Seneca Homer

4. Which of the following locations was once declared the "most haunted house in England"? Buckingham Palace Tower of London 10 Downing Street Borley Rectory

5. Which American president has claimed to have seen a UFO? Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Dwight D. Eisenhower Bill Clinton

6. In which city is American founding father Benjamin Franklin's statue said to come down from its pedestal and walk through the streets at night? Philadelphia New York City Washington DC Paris

7. Which of the following deceased movie stars did the legendary comedienne Lucille Ball claim once visited her in a dream and offered career advice? Carole Lombard Judy Garland Marilyn Monroe Jean Harlow

8. Psychics and spirit mediums have always held a special place in world history. Which of the Bible's Old Testament leaders defied his own edict banning witches and went to consult an alleged "witch" for pre-battle advice? Saul Gideon David Solomon

9. Which popular and well-respected fin de siecle author lent public support to the infamous "faery photographs" allegedly taken in Cottingley, England in the early 1900s? William Dean Howell Edith Wharton Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Theodore Dreiser

10. My Cork-born grandmother used to attach the simile "like a banshee" to almost everything, i.e. "She danced like a banshee!" But what is the actual purpose of the traditional Irish banshee? To warn of danger To offer fashion tips To guard treasure To foretell death