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Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

  • Written by Barry Markovsky, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of South Carolina
Are ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidenceRemember the old saying: Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.David Wall/Moment via Getty ImagesAre ghosts real? A social psychologist examines the evidence

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