Scary Fun Facts
Did you know that the average person walks past a killer without realizing it at least 36 times in their lifetime?
Some psychopaths are known to have a higher than average IQ, making them even more dangerous.
The fear of spiders is called arachnophobia, and it affects more than 50% of people worldwide.
Every year, at least 8 people are killed by vending machines falling on them.
If you put a penny on a train track, it can turn into a deadly projectile.
The world’s largest collection of preserved human heads is located in a museum in Bolivia.
The fear of clowns is known as coulrophobia and affects many people, including adults.
There is an abandoned island in Japan that is known for its haunted dolls and paranormal activity.
In some cultures, it is believed that looking in a mirror at midnight can summon evil spirits.
The longest recorded time a person has gone without sleep is 11 days, leading to hallucinations and psychosis.
The average person will unknowingly consume about 1 pound of insects throughout their lifetime.
The fear of being buried alive is called taphephobia and has led to the invention of safety coffins.
A person’s eyes will remain open after death until someone physically closes them.
The famous horror movie The Exorcist was based on a true story of a possessed boy.
Annabelle, the haunted doll from the horror movie, is actually a real doll that is kept locked up in a museum.
Scary Fun Facts part 2
An estimated 1 in 200 people are psychopaths, meaning they lack empathy and have a disregard for others’ feelings.
The average person will have walked past at least 16 murderers in their lifetime.
The fear of being isolated in a small space is called claustrophobia and affects a significant number of people.
In some cultures, it is believed that taking a photograph of someone captures their soul.
The human brain is capable of convincing itself that a traumatic event never happened, leading to repressed memories.
There is a haunted hotel in Colorado where guests have reported seeing the ghost of a former serial killer.
The average person will swallow around 8 spiders in their sleep throughout their lifetime.
Some horror movies are based on true stories, making them even more terrifying to watch.
The fear of darkness is known as nyctophobia and can cause intense anxiety and panic attacks.
The world’s largest cemetery, located in Iraq, is believed to be haunted by the spirits of war victims.
In Victorian England, it was common to take photographs of deceased family members as mementos.
Some murderers have admitted to feeling a sense of euphoria when they take someone’s life.
The fear of being watched or followed is called scopophobia and can greatly impact daily life.
The human body can continue to move and twitch after death due to muscle spasms.
There is a forest in Japan known as the Suicide Forest, where numerous people have taken their own lives.
The average person will spend about 6 months of their lifetime waiting at red traffic lights.
The fear of ghosts is known as phasmophobia and can cause extreme anxiety and fear.
In some remote villages, people believe in black magic and perform rituals involving animal sacrifices.
The fear of dolls is known as pediophobia and can stem from their appearance being eerily human-like.
Some serial killers have been known to keep trophies from their victims as souvenirs.
The fear of mirrors is called catoptrophobia and can be related to superstitions and paranormal beliefs.
There are multiple documented cases of people waking up during their own autopsies.
The famous horror movie Psycho was inspired by real-life serial killer Ed Gein.
The average person will spend about 3 years of their lifetime in the bathroom.
The fear of heights is known as acrophobia and is one of the most common phobias worldwide.
Some scientists believe that there may be a genetic component to psychopathy.
The fear of being alone is known as autophobia and can lead to feelings of intense fear and anxiety.
The average person will have at least 7 nightmares per month.
There are documented cases of people waking up during surgery but being unable to move or speak.
Some horror movies have been known to cause psychological trauma in susceptible individuals.
