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Psychology: The truth about the paranormal IN DEPTH PSYCHOLOGY Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linkedin Share using Email Share on Whatsapp Open share tools In the 21st Century, why do so many people still believe in the paranormal? David Robson discovers that there’s good reason we hold superstitions – and a few surprising benefits. By David Robson 31st October 2014 S Soon after World War II, Winston Churchill was visiting the White House when he is said to have had an uncanny experience. Having had a long bath with a Scotch and cigar, he reportedly walked into the adjoining bedroom – only to be met by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln. Unflappable, even while completely naked, Churchill apparently announced: “Good evening, Mr President. You seem to have me at a disadvantage.”  The spirit smiled and vanished . His supposed contact with the supernatural puts Churchill in illustrious company. Arthur Conan Doyle spoke to ghosts through mediums, while  Alan Turing believed in telep