Ouija boards are flat boards marked with the letters of the alphabet, the numbers 0-9, the words “yes” and “no”, and various symbols. They are used in sances to communicate with the dead. People place their fingers on a planchette, a small heart-shaped piece of wood or plastic, and ask questions. The planchette is then said to move around the board, spelling out answers to the questions.
The Ouija board was invented in 1890 by Elijah Bond and Charles Kennard. It quickly became popular as a way to contact the dead, and it has been used in sances ever since. However, there is no scientific evidence to support the claim that Ouija boards can actually communicate with the dead. Most experts believe that the movement of the planchette is caused by the unconscious muscle movements of the people who are using it.
