From classic horror films to paranormal television programs, Americans have long been fascinated with haunted places and the afterlife. While the existence of ghosts has largely been debunked, a large percentage of Americans still believe that earthly spirits may exist. Part of this rationale can be attributed to many of the world’s cultures and religions, whose seminal teachings include life after death or out of death experiences. But reports of supernatural events are not always associated with a religious or cultural experience or a belief in the occult. Indeed, some documented events in history like the Taos Hum in New Mexico and the Wow! signal from outer space have remained…