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Apparition
/ˌæp.əˈrɪʃ.ən/noun
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An apparition is a ghostly or supernatural figure that suddenly appears, often stirring a mix of awe and terror in witnesses. Beyond the spectral realm, it can describe any unexpected or illusory manifestation in everyday life, like a fleeting image in a dream or a surprising event that seems otherworldly.
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In 1882, the Society for Psychical Research was established in London to scientifically investigate apparitions and other paranormal phenomena, amassing evidence from over 30,000 cases that influenced early psychology and even inspired Arthur Conan Doyle's beliefs in spiritualism.
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