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Would You Want to Live in a Haunted House?

Lisa Loper of the Scott Loper Team talks about the most famous “haunted house” in America

Most people would NOT want to live in a haunted house but one of the most influential people in the world does exactly that – the President of the United States. We thought it would be fun to share some of the stories about the most famous house in America – The White House and some of the ghosts who reportedly live there. For years, it has been rumored that the White House is haunted. Former presidents, residents, staff members, and visiting heads of state have reported sightings, eerie presences, and unexplained thumps, noises, and chills.  A house which holds so much history and powerful figures, the White House would be a likely place to find a few ghosts rattling around.  Here are the most commonly reported “ghostly inhabitants.” …

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Mapquest brings you FrightQuest

Are you in need of a good scaring? Mapquest is here to help you plan it out.

This Halloween season, you may be ready for a good scare. The Greater Philadelphia area has much to offer. There are a number of area haunted houses, themed hayrides and scary spots. But, how can you keep them all straight? Mapquest has your back. The 2011 FrightQuest maps out the scares in your area. If these seem too far of a drive, try checking out those suggested by Patch. In Chester County, you have Spring City's Pennhurst Asylum. This real-life former hospital has been featured on television shows "proving" it is haunted, and is the winner of 2011's "Top Haunts" award. If you are heading into the city, Philadelphia's Terror Behind the Walls at the historically preserved Eastern State Penitentiary in the Fairmount neighborhood is a …

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