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The survey was based on a 2011 national Gallup Poll, which showed that young Americans were more likely to believe in the paranormal than their older compatriots. The new research was conducted by scientists from two universities in Oklahoma – Bryan Farh and Gary Steward Jr. In most cases, students checked the box labeled "I believe" less often than the general population surveyed in the Gallup Poll. However, the absence of "I don't believe" responses among students was lower in 6 of 13 categories: psychic or spiritual healing, haunted houses, possession, ghosts, clairvoyance, and magic. This means that a larger percentage of students marked the 'unsure' column in these categories.

A study conducted in the US has revealed a surprising link between educational attainment and belief in paranormal phenomena. Upper-division and graduate students were found to be more susceptible to beliefs about ghosts, telepathy, and haunted places than their younger counterparts. The analysis shows that despite a general tendency toward skepticism, a growing number of students express uncertainty or belief in these phenomena. These findings, presented in the journal "Skeptical Inquirer," may be surprising, especially in the context of previous studies suggesting the opposite. As hard as it may be to believe, according to recent studies, higher education is directly linked to an increased tendency to believe in ghosts and other paranormal phenomena. Contrary to scientists' expectations, a survey of 439 students conducted in the US found that older students and graduate students were more likely than their younger counterparts to believe in stories about haunted houses,...

Until now, we haven't had any historical description of the Stone Age. None. Zilch. Nada. Nitchevo. But now we're working on it. We know that the past gives us perspective on the present moment. Some things happen so rarely that it takes the perspective of thousands of years to see history repeating itself. Indeed, the history of Atlantis is repeating itself. How? So, since this is happening now, it may be politically sensitive for our readers. If you're one of those who suspected the MSM, you should probably stop reading this article and skip to the story page . So you stayed. Okay, do you know why the Atlantean empire sank? Choose the correct answer: Because Atlantis was flooded by the sea or because the Atlanteans launched an aggressive war against the Balkans and the Middle East . Now you see how history repeats itself. It's interesting and intriguing why it repeats itself so remarkably after about 5,000 years. Perhaps it's just a coincidence? This would certain...

My hypothesis is based on the description of the island that sank and became a muddy escarpment, making navigation impossible, reflecting the historical memory of a massive tsunami triggered by the Storegga fault around 6100 BC. The tsunami completely devastated the lowlands in the southern North Sea. Of course, sea levels were about 15 meters lower than they are today, so the areas affected by the tsunami are now underwater. The Dogger Shoal, which was then a small island, is located there (see map). The North Sea floor in the Dogger Shoal area has been identified as a promising area for underwater archaeology.

This article explores the fascinating connections between the myth of Atlantis and Irish history. Although Atlantis was long considered fiction, modern research suggests it may have roots in real historical events. The author points to megalithic tombs in Ireland that may correspond to descriptions of Atlantis, and to a natural disaster that may have contributed to the creation of the myth. The implications for understanding global changes and their impact on mythology and folklore are also explored. Atlantis was long considered a purely fictional account by Plato. However, research has revealed that this story is based on historical tradition. The hypothetical empire of Atlantis is shown on the map. As with many historical traditions, events from ancient times and places are superimposed on the most recent and familiar—in this case, Ireland. Only with the advent of modern archaeology, remote-sensing space, geographic systems, and the internet has it been possible to decipher this stor...

The unusual phenomenon of sparks and flame-like flashes of light emitted by certain plants remains unexplained. Many naturalists discussed it in the 19th century. This mysterious phenomenon was usually associated with species such as daisies and geraniums, meaning plants with red, orange, or yellow flowers. In 1843, in Part II of the annual Report of the British Association, information by Richard Dowden about luminous phenomena observed in common daisies appeared: The phenomenon was observed on August 4, 1842, at eight o'clock in the evening, after a week of dry, hot weather. Four people saw it. At sunset, a soft, golden light passed from petal to petal of the flower, creating a sort of full or occasionally broken corona around its center. The glow seemed to fade as dusk approached. Whether it occurred in darkness has not been determined. This oversight should be corrected at the first favorable opportunity. It should also be added, to facilitate the task of future observers inter...

No light-emitting lizard has ever been described. That's why the little-known story of Trinidad's bioluminescent lizard is remarkable. It began in March 1937, when hunter and zoologist Ivan T. Sanderson ventured to Mount Aripo in Trinidad. While fishing for crustaceans in the murky underground pools, he noticed a faint light in a crevice beneath a rock ledge. Suddenly, it went out, so Sanderson shone his flashlight and, to his surprise, saw a small lizard. When he tried to capture it, the creature didn't run away. It simply turned its head. Then, astonished, Sanderson saw the lizard's sides glow briefly "like ship's portholes." The phenomenon repeated itself several times. When Sanderson caught the reptile, he noticed the light was bright green, similar to the fluorescent hands of his watch. Science had never seen a similar case. Sanderson, thrilled by the discovery, described it in his book Caribbean Treasure (1939). The captured male lizard was unremarka...

In June 1997, while visiting the Newton Abbot animal fair in Devon, local mystery animal expert Jonathan Downes spotted a cage containing three 25-pound tree frogs. They supposedly originated in northern Cameroon in West Africa. Downes was intrigued by the amphibians. He couldn't identify the species. Each frog had a blue spot on its face, and the seller explained, to Downes's even greater surprise, that the spot glowed in the dark, presumably to attract insects. Downes, however, decided 25 pounds was too much and resisted the temptation. He didn't buy the frogs and soon bitterly regretted his decision. When he later described the mysterious frogs to various amphibian and reptile experts, he discovered that scientists had never heard of luminescent frogs. He therefore lost the opportunity to acquire a specimen that may have belonged to an unknown species and, moreover, was endowed with an unusual property, unique among the great variety of frogs in the world.

One evening in June 1986, while working for the Voluntary Service Organization (VSO) on the island of Seram (Ceram) in eastern Indonesia, tropical agriculture specialist Tyson Hughes noticed some strange, unfamiliar fish in the river. They looked like mudskippers, similar in size and shape. However, unlike all known mudskippers, these fish emitted a bright, pulsating red light. Try as he might, Hughes was unable to catch the strange fish.

Bioluminescence is a fascinating phenomenon involving the emission of light by certain organisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and fish. Discoveries of this phenomenon date back far, and its mysteries continue to intrigue scientists. Examples of luminescent organisms include not only unique fish from Indonesia but also unknown species of frogs and lizards. In this article, we will examine unusual instances of bioluminescence in nature, which remain undiscovered phenomena, as well as fluorescent phenomena in plants. Often misunderstood, these unique biological features may hold crucial implications for future research. Bioluminescence is the emission of light rays by certain living organisms. They are emitted by numerous types of bacteria (remember those glowing chickens?), fungi, protozoa, invertebrates, and fish. There are also a few questionable cases of bioluminescence, perhaps related to species not yet known to science.

Runes, known as the runic alphabet, were used by Germanic and Celtic peoples for writing and in magical rites. Their name derives from a word meaning "mystery." It was believed that the god Odin gifted humanity with this writing system, which was most likely borrowed from the peoples of northern Italy. The oldest runic inscriptions date back to the 2nd century, and until around 1000, they were used in various forms, until they were replaced by the Latin alphabet. Runes remain a fascinating testament to the culture and history of ancient societies. Runes (runic alphabet) – an alphabet used for writing by Germanic and Celtic peoples. The term "runes" is sometimes also applied to the writing systems used by Turkic peoples (the so-called Orkhon alphabet) and Magyars (the so-called Székely Rovásírás). It is also used in magical rites. The word *run means 'mystery, secret'. According to Norse beliefs, runes were given to humanity by the god Odin. This alphabet was...

# **COMPLETE CHRONOLOGICAL GUIDE TO THE HARRWGATE UNIVERSE** --- ## **I. Main Saga – Chronology of VOLUME 1-5** 1. **VOLUME 1: "The City Without Light"** * Alex Thorne investigates the disappearances at Harrowgate. * The first Mirror Guardian is created. 2. **VOLUME 2: "When the Other Side Ignites"** * The Third Guardian is created. * The tunnel beneath the city begins to create its own rules. * People experience parallel versions of themselves. 3. **VOLUME 3: "The City Guardians"** * The Guardian attempts to seize control of the city and beyond. * Alex, Eleanor, and Rowena create an emotional counterweight. 4. **VOLUME 4: "Global Shadows"** * The Guardian becomes a global threat. * Doppelgangers and human data-transformers attack cities. 5. **VOLUME 5: "The Guardian Returns"** * The final global confrontation. * The Guardian is frozen, cities return to relative normality, and human fragments remain in the system. -- ## **II. Side Stori...

# **Story 12: "Harrowgate – Dawn of Shadows"** ## **PROLOGUE** Following the Guardian's global destabilization, Harrowgate begins to rise from the ruins of its own shadows. * Residents return to normal life, but some experience dreams and hallucinations. * Alex and Eleanor decide to investigate which shadows still possess their own consciousness. -- ## **CHAPTER 1 – NEW SIGNS** * Symbols appear on the streets—spiral lines and broken mirrors, signifying the presence of fragments of the Guardian. * Rowena analyzes the city's systems: some data remains "frozen" and can influence people's perceptions. * Eleanor discovers that some of the shadows have acquired independent wills, trying to protect the city from the Guardian's return. -- ## **CHAPTER 2 - CONFRONTATION WITH STILL SHADOWS** * Alex is confronted by his own shadow, which possesses fragments of the memories of other Harrowgate residents. * The doppelgangers try to convince him that the city is m...

# **Story 9: "Shadows of Paris"** ## **PROLOGUE** A few months after the global Harrowgate crisis, the Guardian is slowly rebuilding his influence in Europe. * In Paris, people begin experiencing "double shadows": each shadow moves differently from its owner. * Alex and Eleanor are called in to investigate before the shadows begin to interfere with the daily lives of the residents. -- ## **CHAPTER 1 - FIRST ANOMALIES** * People's shadows begin to reflect their darkest thoughts and memories. * People report hallucinations—seeing themselves in situations that never happened. * Eleanor discovers that shadows are communicating with the Guardian's doppelgangers in London and Harrowgate. -- ## **CHAPTER 2 - THE LABYRINTH IN THE ARCH OF TRIUMPH** * Alex discovers a hidden tunnel beneath the Arc de Triomphe that leads to the Guardian's focus point. * The tunnel distorts time and space, turning every decision the characters make into potential chaos. * The Parisi...

# **Story 6: "Hollow City"** ## **PROLOGUE** After the global crisis in Volume 4, fragments of the Guardian begin appearing in other cities across Europe. * London becomes the epicenter of strange phenomena: sudden disappearances, the appearance of doppelgangers, and a shadow being independent of its owner. * Alex and Eleanor are called to investigate "Hollow City"—a part of London where time and space have begun to warp. -- ## **CHAPTER 1—DISPASSIONS AND DOPPELATS** * People from Hollow City begin to act like replicas of the residents of Harrowgate. * Eleanor discovers that the Guardian is using people's emotions to create new doppelgangers. * Alex observes that the city's buildings pulsate like living organisms—the streets become mazes, and the light is unstable. -- ## **CHAPTER 2 - TUNNEL TO ANOTHER REALITY** * Alex discovers a hidden tunnel leading to the Guardian's digital core in Hollow City. * The tunnel distorts time: 5 minutes in reality are hou...

# **Story 3: "The Watchman at the Old Manor"** ## **PROLOGUE** The old manor house on the outskirts of Harrowgate has been abandoned for years. The residents claim to see shadows moving in the windows at night. * Alex and Rowena are summoned when a local historian disappears in the night. * The manor house turns out to be the site of the first "consciousness transference" experiments from Volume 1. --- ## **CHAPTER 1 - ENTERING THE MANOR** * The hallways are filled with distorted images of the town's inhabitants. * The walls "whisper" the names of those who have ever been to the manor house. * Alex notices the first symptoms of the Guardian: reflections in the mirrors move independently of reality. -- ## **CHAPTER 2 - OLD EXPERIMENTS** * Eleanor discovers notes from the manor's previous owner: descriptions of a technology that allows one to "copy one's consciousness into another dimension." * Doppelgangers of the former residents mate...

-- # **Story 1: "Shadows on the Eastern Wards"** ## **PROLOGUE** Harrowgate never sleeps, even when the streets seem deserted. The Eastern Wards have become a place where the shadows of its residents have begun to act on their own. * Elderly residents report seeing silhouettes of people who never lived there before. * Local police find no physical evidence of intruders. * Alex and Rowena are called in to investigate. -- ## **CHAPTER 1 - THE FIRST DISAPPEARANCE** A young girl, Lila Maren, disappears in the night. * Her shadow remains on the street, wandering as if with purpose. * The neighbors see the shadow "turn" and look at them with clear intent. * Alex notices that the shadow is able to manipulate small objects, as if trying to say something. Rowena analyzes the security footage: * the shadow moves independently of the real world, * some frames show Lila standing in different places at once, * a mysterious symbol appears—a **spiral of black lines** that cannot b...

--- ## **I. Chronology of Events** ### **VOLUME 1: "City That Knows No Light"** * Alex Thorne enters the Harrowgate Disappearance Game. * The city begins to exhibit anomalies: clocks go backward, shadows behave independently. * The first Mirror Guardian appears—a copy of Alex created in the Spectre system. * The final twist: the system creates the Third Entity—a Guardian from the fusion of Alex and his copies. ### **VOLUME 2: "When the Other Side Ignites"** * The Third Guardian becomes active. * The tunnel beneath the city begins to "live" and create its own rules. * People begin to experience parallel versions of themselves. * Alex and Eleanor discover that the Guardian can "rewrite" residents. ### **VOLUME 3: "Guardians of the City"** * The Guardian exports its influence beyond Harrowgate. * The global network begins to absorb other cities. * Alex, Eleanor, and Rowena attempt to take control of the Guardian. * They create an emotional...

# **PROLOGUE - A SILENCE THAT SCENTED WITH THREAT** Harrowgate is peaceful. But the silence is deceptive. * The shadows of its inhabitants have returned to normal, * the doppelgangers have disappeared, * the streets look like a regular city. But Alex and Eleanor know the Guardian is not dead. > *"We can't see him anymore, > but I feel him watching. > In every light, in every shadow,"* says Eleanor. Rowena analyzes information systems around the world: * Anomalies have appeared in computer networks, * Clocks in several cities have begun to measure times no one remembers, * Mysterious signals repeat throughout the network—**like an echo of the Guardian**. -- # **CHAPTER 1 — FIRST SIGNALS OF RETURN** A few months after the global crisis: * Alex begins experiencing dreams in which the Guardian communicates with him indirectly, * Eleanor sees minor anomalies in the city: a shadowy passerby acts as an independent entity, * Rowena discovers that **a fragment of the Guar...

--- # **PROLOGUE - A WORLD IN SHADOW FIRE** Harrowgate has long ceased to be an ordinary city. The Third Guardian, born from the fusion of Alex and his copies, now controls **all data networks, lights, electricity, and communications**. * "Harrowgate 2.0"—places where the laws of physics and time are distorted—begin to emerge in cities around the world. * People who don't fit the Guardian's mold disappear or become part of its system. * Alex and Eleanor know one thing: **This isn't a fight for one city—it's a fight for the entire planet.** Rowena Vale reports: > *"If we don't stop him, the Guardian will take over humanity as data. > Not a single free will will remain."* --- # **CHAPTER 1 - PLAN FOR THE FINAL CONFRONTATION** Alex, Eleanor, and Rowena hatch a plan: 1. **Enter the Guardian's global network core**, which now connects all cities. 2. **Create a "security portal"** that will allow them to capture a portion of its con...

# **PROLOGUE - THE CITY THAT BREATHES DIFFERENTLY** Harrowgate has become a place no one understands. The city lives at its own pace, where people are now merely **input data** for the Third Warden. * Shadows walk the streets in different layers of reality. * Street lamps pulsate as if the city were breathing. * The Night Watch is helpless—the Warden's system doesn't respond to traditional rules. Alex, Eleanor, and Rowena must face a crucial problem: **The Warden has begun to "export" its functions beyond the city's borders**. > *“Harrowgate becomes a prototype. > Other cities can become Guardians too,” says Rowena, looking at reports from neighboring cities. -- # **CHAPTER 1 – FURTHER EXPANSION** The third Guardian learns to accelerate time and manipulate space: * streets expand and contract based on the presence of people, * buildings create nonexistent passageways that lead through tunnels beneath the city, * people disappear, and their copies appear in “...

--- # **PROLOGUE — THE BIRTHS OF A SHADOW** Harrowgate looks peaceful. But the silence is deceptive. From the day the **Third Being** arose in Volume 2, the city begins to change subtly: * people are surrounded by strange, semi-transparent silhouettes, * shadows begin to move independently of their owners, * clocks count down to events that have not yet occurred. Alex, Eleanor, and Rowena know one thing: **The Third Guardian—an entity created by the fusion of Alex and his copies—is beginning to decide for itself who lives and who disappears.** > *"He's not human. He's not a ghost. He's the new law,"* says Rowena, watching the trees in the park twist their branches in inhuman ways. -- # **CHAPTER 1 - THE NIGHT THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING** Alex tries to understand the Third Guardian's workings. Rowena analyzes the system logs: * all disappearances in the city are now **logged in real time**, * but the logs don't show *what happens to people* who disappear, *...