The Eerie, Shocking, and Comical Stories from People Who Remember Their Past Lives

By: Mark Smith | Published: Oct 19, 2023

Life 100 years ago is virtually completely different from life today. Aside from day-to-day life, technology, education, work, entertainment, environment, conflict, and more have changed drastically. Despite these differences sometimes the past and the present seem to overlap in some peculiar and unexpected ways.

These strange instances of overlap sometimes are unexplained and some grasp at the supernatural in order to explain them. Here are some present-day stories that seem to indicate some unexplained past lives parallels.

Blowing in the Wind

Blowing in the Wind is a famous metaphorical expression that refers to being carried or moved by the Wind. Ultimately, it is often used to convey a sense of uncertainty. For example, it’s as if the answer or solution to a problem is just out of reach.

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Bob Dylan made the phrase famous by creating his song “Blowin’ in the Wind.” Dylan uses this song to create ambiguity and the search for answers to social and political questions.

Calico Kitty

A calico kitty is one of the most adorable cats around; they are some rare cats. Calico cats make up just about 1% of the total cat population. A calico cat is characterized by its distinctive coat pattern, typically combining three colors (white, black, and orange).

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“Calico” refers to the color pattern instead of the specific breed. They are even considered to be good luck in many cultures, like Japan, for example. Maybe it was just lucky that this boy remembered this cat somehow or maybe there is more to it.

Beautiful Ballerina

According to statistics the number of ballerinas on cruise ships, on average is only about 10 to 12 ballerinas, this is considered one dance troupe.

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It’s interesting that a boy merely four or five would describe his life as a ballerina, even detailing the lights, music, and the applause he would receive. It is even more peculiar that he noted his time on such a party boat – us knowing that ballerinas are not commonly found on cruise ships after all.

Great Grandfather

One extremely interesting twist for past life memories is when kids claim to be family members in their past lives.

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For example, one son claimed that they were “big” while the mother was “little,” and they danced in the kitchen. It becomes interesting when the mother claims they have only ever danced in a kitchen with their grandfather.

False Memories

A false memory occurs when a person’s brain mixes a real experience with an imaginary one. Furthermore, a false memory could be a memory of an event that simply didn’t even happen.

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False memories could result from suggestions, leading questions, or even exposure to misleading information. False memories are often created by accident, which can have significant consequences – particularly in legal cases.

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Creepy Cemetery

It may be interesting to note that roughly 10 to 20% of people claim to have memories from a past life. One creepy story of a child with a past life story deals with a cemetery.

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The boy was four when they had asked if the parents had remembered when he died and was buried. Naturally, the parent responded with a resounding no and asked what they could mean by that. The boy said that he had died, was buried in that specific cemetery, and began to grow in his mother’s belly.

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Vicious Volkswagen

According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly 3,500 people die in fires in the United States annually. Unfortunately, many fires could be prevented by practicing simple safety measures such as smoke alarms and fire extinguishers.

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One scary story occurred when a family drove past an old Volkswagen bug. The child, who was eight then, started to cry out that the car they had just passed was the car they died in. It became even creepier when they told the mother that it was extremely hot and that they had a baby in their belly.

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Hay for Horses

Believe it or not, the United States has around 9.2 million horses. Surprisingly enough, a majority of the horses are owned by women.

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Interestingly enough, one story is of a younger brother as a toddler who mentioned something about throwing hay in the window for the horses. The mother was quite intrigued because her grandfather died before the child was born and was a farmer. The barn on the farm had windows and would simply throw hay in the windows for the horses.

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Reborn

Reincarnation is a popular belief, particularly throughout Asia, depending on where you study. In India, in particular, 82% of the population believes in reincarnation. However, that number is in the minority within the United States, as just 7% of the population believes in it.

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One particularly creepy story is of a five-year-old telling her mother she was in her belly twice. She claims the first time she died before she came out but then returned. Coincidentally, the mother had lost her first pregnancy after eight months before she was pregnant again.

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The Other Mom

Imaginary friends are fictional characters that children create in their imagination. While the friends may not be real, they are often given specific personalities, names, and characteristics. Imaginary friends could take the shape of people, animals, or even inanimate objects.

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There are multiple aspects of imaginary friends, such as companionship, creative play, coping mechanisms, and experimentation, and it is considered a development milestone.

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Encounter with the Missing F-35

The F-35 fighter plane is impressive with military technology and exceptional stealth skills. One of the most popular marvels of the 21st century, the F-35 fighter plane simply vanished without a trace after the pilot had ejected from the aircraft.

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One parent was reading about the news of the F-35 plane when they had a jarring experience of remembering a dream they had long ago. They remembered flying through the skies and being surrounded by the same aircraft. The man had vivid memories of the dream, making it seem too real. The man truly thought he had lived a past life connected to the vanished plane.

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Bank Worker

Interestingly, a banker is one of the most common career paths in the United States. There are roughly over a million bank workers in the United States alone!

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One young girl asked their parents, “Remember my fancy hat?” After responding no, they claimed she would go to work in a bank before they had died. She said she had saved her money and bought a hat in a round box. She then said that she was on a bus, a man almost sat on it, and the bus crashed and died.

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Car Accident

It is estimated that there are roughly six million car accidents annually in the United States. Unfortunately, over 38,000 of those accidents result in fatalities. For reference, that is approximately the population of a small town. Imagine a small town near you simply losing every single citizen that resides there.

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Another story from a young child of 8 years old, who said, “When I was older, I had a pretty girlfriend, and we died in a car.”

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Safe Swimming

Drowning is a very common fear among individuals throughout the world. While many different factors influence the number of drownings, an estimated 3,572 unintentional drownings are non-boating related.

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If you wish to avoid being a part of this statistic, there are several safety tips to practice while swimming. First, while it may seem obvious, you should probably learn to swim. Another information is to swim in designated areas that always have supervision. Furthermore, it always helps to understand the water depth and what you are comfortable to swim in.

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On the Titanic

The Titanic has become one of the most famous disasters in American history. The Titanic originally set sail on April 15th, 1912, and would eventually result in the loss of over 1,500 lives.

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The Titanic went down after colliding with an iceberg. After striking the iceberg, water crashed into the ship’s compartments, eventually causing it to sink. Unfortunately, the vessel had insufficient lifeboats, and poor evacuation protocols contributed to the high death toll.

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The Marines

The Marines are among the toughest and most intense people in the United States. The United States currently has roughly 186,000 active-duty Marines in the United States military.

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The Marines are known for being elite and highly trained personnel specializing in amphibious warfare. The Marines are also known for their infamous motto: “Semper Fidelis” or “Semper Fi,” which means “Always Faithful.”

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Beautiful Birthmarks

While it is not exactly confirmed why birthmarks happen, some say they are a sign of injuries in a past life. However, science does have some reasons behind birthmarks. There are two main types: vascular birthmarks and pigmented birthmarks.

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Vascular birthmarks are caused by abnormal blood vessels. These birthmarks include hemangiomas and port-wine stains. A cluster of pigmented cells causes pigmented birthmarks. Pigmented birthmarks have moles and cafe-as-lait spots.

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The Great Depression

The Great Depression is often considered one of the darkest periods in American history, lasting from 1929 to 1939. During the Great Depression, the unemployment rate jumped to 24.9%, leaving millions without jobs.

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The Great Depression was sparked after the 1929 stock market crash. The job loss, business failures, and poverty levels forced President Franklin D. Roosevelt to create the New Deal programs to provide relief and recovery.

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Chevy Camaro

The Chevy Camaro is one of the most popular cars, consistently ranking in the top five in sales within the United States. In 2020, Chevrolet sold an astounding 70,000 Camaros in one year!

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The Chevy Camaro was first introduced in 1966 by General Motors in response to Ford’s Mustang. The Camaro has an extremely powerful engine, beautiful design, and sporty performance. The Camaro is often considered a symbol of American muscle and power performance.

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In the Family

Many kids claim to have certain memories of a previous life as an older family member. The subject of past life memories in children has been debated and researched for quite some time now.

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While the memories tend to fade as the child ages, there are a few explanations for these memories. The answers could be the belief in reincarnation, children’s imagination, and psychological factors.

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Comeback

Reincarnation is a belief found across many different cultures and religions worldwide. The main idea is that after a person dies, their soul or consciousness is reborn into a new body, ultimately experiencing multiple lifetimes. Reincarnation is fundamental in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and some New Age belief systems.

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Many traditions believe that a person’s actions, deeds, and karma in their previous lives influence their current life and future incarnations. To this date, reincarnation continues to be a philosophical and spiritual exploration.

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No Floods

Floods are natural disasters in which an overflow of water goes into the normally dry land. According to recent data, floods have caused an average of $8 billion in damages annually within the United States alone. A flood can occur due to a few factors: heavy rainfall, snowmelt, storm surges from hurricanes, dam or levee breaches, and rapid ice thawing.

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There are several types of floods: river floods, flash floods, coastal floods, and urban floods. The impact of a flood could have devastating consequences like damaging homes, infrastructure, and agriculture, all of which can lead to economic loss.

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Blockade Runner

The blockade runner was one of the most pivotal pieces of the Civil War. A blockade runner was a small, fast ship used to run away from the Union Navy blockades found along the Confederate coastline. These ships were vital goods transporters like weapons and food since they could pass the Union ships. The blockade runners were manned by skilled captains and civilian crews, who would use stealthy tactics like traveling at night, favorable weather, and even the tide. The risk was well worth the reward as the pay was high, but many blockade runners were sunk or captured by the Union forces.

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It can be extremely interesting when a child uses specific details when telling stories. For example, one child had told their parents that they had died in a fire on a big ship during a war. In contrast, they did not mention what war, but they did know that they were on a blockade runner. Blockade runner is uncommon; many grown adults have heard of the term. The child even knew the name of the blockade runner, the Zephyr, and where it was primarily located in Charleston, South Carolina.

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Military Memories

While it is difficult to get a solid estimate, historians believe roughly 50,000 to 100,000 military ships have sunk throughout history. Military ships can sink due to several different factors and circumstances. The most common factors include combat, accidents, storms and weather, environmental factors, human error, and submarine incidents.

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Military ships have many different consequences, and not just based on the war. These consequences include loss of personnel, equipment, strategic capabilities, environmental impact, and economic issues. Modern naval technology and safety protocols help deter navy ships from sinking.

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Ghostly Grandmother

Regarding past life memories, there are several explanations for why some people believe they remember their past life. A lot of past life memories are associated with the belief in reincarnation.

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Some of the most common factors to account for past life memories are reincarnation belief, psychological factors, cultural influence, cryptomnesia, regression therapy, archetypal experiences, and childhood fantasy. Despite these factors, the validity and nature of past life memories are currently a topic of debate.

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Growing Pains

While many kids just can’t wait to grow up, many challenges and experiences are referred to as “growing pains.” Growing pains are not related to the physical growth people undergo but the emotional, social, and psychological challenges people face.

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Many aspects are associated with growing pains; some of the most common are as follows: identity and self-discovery, peer pressure and social changes, emotional turmoil, family dynamics, independence, relationships, and academic and career choices. While these growing pains can be challenging and uncomfortable, they are a natural part of the human experience.

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Playing Jazz

Jazz is a genre of music originating in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Jazz becomes more and more appreciated as time goes on. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, Jazz is the most listened-to genre in America for people between 18 and 35.

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Jazz is commonly known for its distinctive improvisational and rhythmic qualities. Some of the most common aspects of Jazz are improvisation, rhythm, instruments, subgenres, great jazz musicians, its influence, international appeal, and its legacy.

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When in Vegas

Las Vegas is a world-renowned city in Nevada, United States. The “Sin City” is known for its amazing nightlife, entertainment options, and casino resorts. Las Vegas appeals to many people as it appeals to a wide range of interests.

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Las Vegas is famous for many things, but here are some of the most interesting features and aspects: casino resorts, entertainment, the Las Vegas Strip, fine dining, shopping, outdoor activities, weddings, and even gaming.

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Potty Training

Potty training is a rite of passage not only for children but also for the parents. According to recent data, the average child is potty trained by age three. Interestingly enough, some children are born with this knowledge.

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When looking to start potty training, the success of this experience depends on a few factors. For example, the readiness of the child is an important component. It is also vital to introduce the child to the toilet, keep a consistent schedule, and use a lot of positive reinforcement.

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Red Rocks

The Red Rocks are some of the most famous landforms in America. Situated in a relatively bland landscape, the Red Rocks pop, drawing tourists from miles around.

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One interesting story about the Red Rocks is about a boy who was around 6 or 7 years old who pointed at a magnet of Arizona with a picture of the desert with the rock formations. The young child simply pointed at the rocks and said he had used to live by “red rocks like that, with his first family.”

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Air Raids

Throughout World War II, the Allied Forces dropped an astonishing 1.5 million tons of bombs on Germany. For reference, this is roughly the equivalent of dropping a small country on top of one another. While effective, the air raids did impact civilians, as over 410,000 German civilians were killed due to these bombings.

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Outside of World War II, air raids are primarily used for several objectives, such as destroying military targets, strategic bombing, tactical support, psychological impact, and interdiction and disruption. Remembering that air raids can have both military and humanitarian consequences is vital.

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New York Worker

With over 8 million people in the city, the average New Yorker spends roughly 47 hours per week at work. Furthermore, the New Yorkers only take about 12 vacation days throughout the year!

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According to statistics, that is the lowest amount of vacation days a year compared to any other major city in the United States. However, the workers are well compensated; the average office worker in the United States earns over $70,000, significantly higher than the national average.

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Creepy Kids

While it may be adorable to listen to young kids tell stories, their imagination can be quite adventurous! It could be a little disturbing when the five-year-old talks about being a serial killer in their previous life. However, some stories are so interesting because of how they come to real life; they are very interesting to listen to!

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For example, one instance is of a child of four years old telling their mother that they used to grow rice and live in a place where two rivers meet. It becomes strangely eerie when the child can name the rivers and even locate them on a map of East Asia!

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I Never Came Back

One of the grimmest phrases is “soldiers off to war never came back,” as it shows the dark reality of armed conflicts throughout history. Over time, war has taken the lives of many people and has made an impact on millions of families.

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Many nations have memorials and ceremonies to remember and honor the sacrifices of the soldiers.

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Ghosted

People have a difficult time believing in ghosts, primarily because they struggle to believe in something they have yet to see for themselves.

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Nevertheless, sometimes things are so unexplained that it can make you question what you thought to be true.

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Crumbling Towers

Whenever someone hears the phrase 9/11, the immediate thought is the terrorist attacks in the United States. Terrorists associated with the extremist group Al-Qaeda had hijacked four airplanes. Two airplanes crashed into the World Trade Center Twin Towers in New York City. The third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the fourth flight crashed in Pennsylvania after the passengers regained control.

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The attacks had an everlasting impact on the United States and worldwide. Aside from the significant loss of human life, it also caused major economic damage and changes in security policies.

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Meditation

Meditation is an excellent practice involving the training of the mind to focus on the present moment, cultivate awareness, and achieve a state of mental clarity and emotional calm. Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years across multiple cultures and spiritual traditions.

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There are a few different meditation techniques, but they all fall under two categories: concentration and mindfulness.

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Poor Working Conditions

Poor working conditions refer to low standards with the environment in which employees are required to perform their duties. The requirements could vary greatly across industries, regions, and specific workplaces.

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Poor working conditions could refer to several things like an unsafe work environment, inadequate compensations, long hours, lack of job security, poor health sanitation, bullying, lack of benefits, or limited opportunities for advancement.

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Cape Cod

Cape Cod is a natural cape in the eastern portion of Massachusetts. This location is a popular tourist destination thanks to its beautiful beaches, charming coastal towns, and long maritime history.

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Some key aspects of Cape Cod include the Cape Cod Canal, its natural beauty, towns, tourism, history, Cape Cod Cuisine, lighthouses, and ferries to islands.

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