Paranormal is an umbrella term for a variety of anomalous phenomena. In parapsychology, it is used to describe the ostensibly psychic phenomena of telepathy, extra-sensory perception, psychokinesis, ghosts, and hauntings. The term is also applied to UFOs, some creatures that fall under the scope of cryptozoology, purported phenomena surrounding the Bermuda Triangle, and other non-psychical subjects. is_psi_varvoglis.htm" target="_blank">What is PSI? What Isn't?, _Parapsychological Association, accessed August 01, 2006 Paranormal is often used to denote unusual experiences that lack an obvious scientific explanation. blank">Paranormal in TheFreeDictionary, Accessed February 3, 2008 Stories relating to paranormal phenomena are widespread in popular culture and folklore, but the United States _National Science Foundation has stated that mainstream science does not support paranormal beliefs. Belief in the Paranormal or Pseudoscience

Paranormal? is a 2005 National Geographic Channel documentary television show, in the genre of paranormal television, first shown in the UK in July 2005.