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  2. Will-o'-the-wisp - Wikipedia

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    In the United States, they are often called spook-lights, ghost-lights, or orbs by folklorists. [9] [10] [11] The Latin name ignis fatuus is composed of ignis, meaning 'fire' and fatuus, an adjective meaning 'foolish', 'silly' or 'simple'; it can thus be literally translated into English as 'foolish fire' or more idiomatically as 'giddy flame'. [1]

  3. Apotropaic magic - Wikipedia

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    Ghost Dance; Handsome Lake; Related articles ... and small paper horseshoes feature in confetti. [citation ... such as in the case of Huo Qubing (霍 去病, "Qubing ...

  4. Confetti - Wikipedia

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    Confetti are small pieces or streamers of paper, mylar, or metallic material which are usually thrown at celebrations, especially parades and weddings. [1]

  5. Atmospheric ghost lights - Wikipedia

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    Some ghost lights such as St. Elmo's fire or the shiranui have been explained as optical phenomena of light emitted through electrical activity. Other types may be due to combustion of flammable gases, ball lightning , meteors , torches and other human-made fires, the misperception of human objects, and pranks.

  6. Ghost - Wikipedia

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    The White Lady ghost is often associated with an individual family line or regarded as a harbinger of death similar to a banshee. [38] [39] [needs context] Legends of ghost ships have existed since the 18th century; most notable of these is the Flying Dutchman. This theme has been used in literature in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Coleridge.

  7. NYT ‘Connections’ Hints and Answers Today, Monday, January 13

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    We mean it. Read no further until you really want some clues or you've completely given up and want the answers ASAP. Get ready for all of today's NYT 'Connections’ hints and answers for #582 on ...

  8. Of these different types or causes of pink eye, only infectious conjunctivitis (meaning pink eye caused by viruses or bacteria) is contagious, says Shapiro. In both cases, the infection can be ...

  9. Ectoplasm (paranormal) - Wikipedia

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    In Spiritualism, ectoplasm is said to be formed by physical mediums when in a trance state. This material is excreted as a gauze-like substance from orifices on the medium's body and spiritual entities are said to drape this substance over their nonphysical body, enabling them to interact in the physical and real universe.