Just in time for Halloween, here are some statistics about Americans’ beliefs on things that go bump in the night, courtesy of a recent Zogby/Animal Planet survey .

- More than one third of those surveyed (39%) said they have seen a ghost or know someone who has. Fifty-four percent have never seen a ghost before, while eight percent were unsure.

- When asked what legendary creature they would like to see proven as real, thirty-six percent of people said they would like Bigfoot to be real, while 21% said ghosts. Twenty-seven percent said various other creatures, including vampires and werewolves.

-About one in five respondents (21%) said they have been visited by a dead friend or relative, while 72% said they haven’t been and 8% were unsure.

- When respondents were asked what creature they would least like to meet in a dark alley, werewolf topped the list with 20%. Thirteen percent said vampire, and 12% said zombie.

-A surprising 35% percent of people said they believe in aliens, while 40% said they don’t, and 25% were unsure.

Are you a believer in any of the paranormal creatures or activities discussed above? Why or why not?

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