Perhaps the most commonly believed misconception when it comes to the law is that certain aspects of the paranormal are banned or illegal. For example, it is often said that Ouija boards are illegal to sell or use in some countries, but was this ever true, and what is the legal status of spirit boards today?

Even though millions of people have used Ouija boards over hundreds of years in all sorts of different situations without any negative side effects, spirit boards still have a reputation of being an extremely dangerous occult tool, especially in the United Kingdom.

But, despite the fear that surrounds them, no ban has ever been imposed on the sale or use of Ouija boards. Today, they are easy to get hold of on Amazon and eBay, as well as at specialist online retailers. Their widespread availability is nothing new. In fact, their popularity has waned over the...