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More Likely To See A Ghost In Rhode Island Than Most Other States: Study
Your chances of seeing a ghost are higher in Rhode Island than in most other states, according to the study.
Want to see a ghost? They you might want to take a look around Rhode Island.
Seeing a ghost is more likely in Rhode Island than in most other states, according to a study conducted by the Action Network.
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The Action Network — "a leading source for sports betting news, information, and analysis" — ranked Rhode Island 23rd on its list of likeliest states to spot a ghost, just ahead of Virginia and trailing Wyoming.
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The state with the best chance of a ghost sighting? That would be Texas.
"Texas claims the top spot in our spectral survey, with an impressive 5.15% implied probability of ghostly encounters," according to the Action Network.
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"The Lone Star State’s sheer number of ghost sightings and an impressive 558 ghost towns provide a lot of spooky potential," the Action Network said. "What else sets Texas apart? Judging from their Google searches, Texans are actively seeking out the paranormal."
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Placing second was West Virginia with Maine coming in third.
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