Why do old abandoned houses freak us out and feel “spooky”? @scifri
Why do old abandoned houses freak us out and feel “spooky”?  @scifri
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Psychologist Rodney Schmaltz talked with Flora about his new study, and how infrasound might cause people to feel unsettled in “haunted” places.

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Why do old abandoned houses freak us out and feel “spooky”?

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