Stories by Karen Stollznow

Karen Stollznow is a linguist, columnist and the author of God Bless America, Haunting America and Language Myths, Mysteries and Magic. She received her Ph.D. in linguistics from the University of New England, Australia, and she lives in Denver, Colorado. Follow Karen Stollznow on Twitter @karenstollznow

Perception and the Paranormal: The Tea Box Ghost

In July, 2013, a video entitled “Is this paranormal activity caught on CCTV in a Whitstable shop?” appeared on YouTube. This contains footage from a security camera in the Whitstable Nutrition Centre, a health food store in southeast England...

September 10, 2013 — Karen Stollznow

Evolution

(Big)foot in Mouth: Bigfoot Language

Human characteristics are attributed to many legendary creatures. As part of this anthropomorphization, these mythological animals are often given language abilities.

July 24, 2013 — Karen Stollznow