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Why some British pubs insure themselves against ghosts

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Poltergeists are officially considered a financial liability in certain parts of the UK. Pub owners and landlords routinely purchase ghost policies to protect themselves against property damage or loss of revenue caused by supernatural entities, proving that fear is the most easily monetizable emotion in human history.

Why some British pubs insure themselves against ghosts
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