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Corpse Light – Cape Henlopen, DE

Despite lacking a lighthouse, this small Delaware town is plagued by a phantom light. This light has taken down plenty of boats as it confuses operators. According to the legend, the light is a curse from a Native American tribe after British soldiers slaughtered members of the tribe at a wedding. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.