Ghost hauntings, UFO sightings, crop circles and other paranormal phenomena – some of us believe in them, while others do not. These paranormal phenomena often lead to a huge number of debates and arguments, but we cannot exactly say who is right or wrong. Most people have to see to believe, while others feel that no solid evidence is necessary for them to acknowledge the existence of the paranormal. Even if the opinion is divided, some people have often dedicated their lives in seeking out the truth behind the mysteries. They conduct activities such as tracking sightings, exploring sites and investigating cases which involve the paranormal. These activities are called paranormal investigating.

Paranormal investigating involves researching on paranormal activities, exploring paranormal sightings, and providing evidences on the existence of mysterious phenomena. These investigations are not exclusive for ghosts and UFOs, they also include past life predictions, dream interpretations and other mysteries that cannot be explained by the human brain. Paranormal investigators also vary in their field of practice. While others hunt down ghosts and investigate UFO sightings, some conduct interventions, séances and exorcism. Because of this, these people also adopt different methods in investigating paranormal activities. Others rely on stock knowledge, while most utilize tools and apparatuses in their investigations. Most territories have their own group of paranormal investigators, which are in-charge of the paranormal phenomena in their area and nearby areas, as well.

As years go by, interest in the paranormal has increased. The growing amount of paranormal-related publications, documentaries, movies and television shows is said to have captured the interest of the people, thus leaving them wanting more. In fact, many books and periodicals have been dedicated in the study of the paranormal. Internet is also playing an important role in the fast dissemination of information regarding this topic. These publications and sites teach the readers regarding jargons used and techniques needed in conducting paranormal investigations and activities. Aside from these, television also plays a big role in the growing interest in these kinds of mysteries. Documentaries, movies and even reality shows regarding the paranormal have been produced, further increasing the curiosity of people.

As a result, there are a growing number of communities and groups dedicated to the field of paranormal investigation. Not only do they conduct paranormal investigation, they also teach aspiring paranormal investigators the tricks of the trade. They give them tips on what techniques to use and what tools to bring when conducting investigations. Aside from this, they also share information to those interested in the paranormal and unknown. They do this by conducting classes, holding seminars and utilizing the mass media.

Investigating the paranormal may not suit all people. Since it is an activity vague and inexplicable to some, it is often looked down and considered as unimportant. However, for as long as there is interest in the paranormal, these types of activities will not cease. People must just accept that different people have different interests and beliefs, and it is important to respect them. As they say, to each their own.

Many people in this world are interested in paranormal things, but most of them don’t consider the UFO’s as they simply can’t believe the existence of such objects. Following is another report of an alleged UFO sighting, this time by a Russian scientist living in Russia. Because of nature of his work, he was asked to remain anonymous.

The incident happened on 13th June 1980. He was returing home after seeing of his relatives. He took the last bus from the train station located at the Dolgoprudny which is situated near the northern border of Mexico. Dolgoprudny is a well known town in Russia and also houses Moscow Physics Technical Institute.

Just after he came out of the bus, he looked at his apartment. What he saw then was really amazing. At first he thought that his apartment was on fire as very bright lights and flashes were coming out from it. The next moment he saw a fling saucer moving very silently, almost parallel to the surface. According to him, the UFO moved for a while in the same direction. After several minutes, it suddenly changed its directions and speed of movement in the new direction which was about 90 degree angle to the precious one was incredible.

He made certain observation. First, the UFO was not transparent, because when it covered the stars, he was not able to see them. Second, there was some sort of gas stream which was coming out of the UFO. The gas stream was coming out from entire surface of the UFO.

He estimated that the UFO was around 30-45 meters in diameter and was emitting heavy or brilliant flash lights.

The event was also seen by a pilot and he reported the matter to ATC at Sheremetyevo International Airport that he was seeing “a space ship from another planet.”

To the scientist’s surprise none of the government agencies or helicopters came to take the samples of the colored gas clouds that existed for a good period of time, even after the UFO disappeared. More than that, after many days one of the central newspapers published an article on the event. The newspaper published an article report on the pilot experience that day saying how deceptive “natural phenomena” or “military landing missiles” can be even for experienced pilots. The official reports that followed said that it was not an UFO but a Russian satellite.

Now many questions arise like, would a satellite make a 90 degree turn in the sky and still move? Why did the Russian newspaper labeled this pilot's report of a UFO as "natural phenomena" or "military landing missiles"?

The term flying saucer was introduced in the year 1947 when the pilot Kenneth Arnold used this term to describe few fast flying objects which he encountered during a flight.

Actually this UFO thing is very old. UFO has been written about, spoken of, drawn and painted or woven into the history of mankind. There are many oral histories describing these as brothers from the stars assisting people on earth in agriculture, astronomy and sharing valuable knowledge. Ancient stories cannot be documented, although it is safe to assume that at least there is some truth in these stories.

Now the question comes that is there any physical evidence which is left by our ancestors that could possible support the UFO or Alien theory? Answer, yes there is.

Petroglyphs in the desert of Arizona depicts a flying saucer shaped disc descending toward the earth there are similar evidences in other places to like helmeted gods etched by Australian aborigines and glyphs such as those in Italy. The cave drawing in Australia and Sahara depicts the same. Giant human figures found in desert floors of Peru and hills of England pay homage to someone of importance.

Neolithic Jomon of Japan made small statues made of clay that depicted space suited and space helmeted people. These statues are known as Dogu and were made in 4000 B.C. When you compare these statues to NASA’s space suits or navy’s diving suits you will find almost total similarity between the two.

As the time moved, indications also advanced. The techniques of descriptions of such objects changed and they began to be incorporated on metals, textiles or paints. A famous bronze metal lion depicting a classic UFO is 'Disk of Phaistos', which belongs to the 17th century and is one of the earliest known examples of metal printing.

When an individual began to inspect the remnants of the ancient culture and traditions, even in a very rudimentary fashion, the questions can't help but form. As a collective society, has our planet been visited by the extra terrestrials. According to oral histories, yes.

Every one of us will have to determine individually the possibility of the past, present and the future extraterrestrials visitations. If the history repeats itself as it has done in many occasions, then it becomes important for us to understand the legacy of the cave painters or other people left for us to decipher.