Happy Friday, everyone.

And, because it’s Friday, I have a treat for you – the perfect way to kill time until you can ‘peace out’ of the office for two glorious days.

According to most films, if you go into a large abandoned house, a ghost will find you and you will die, so it’s best to avoid them, really.

Enter YouTube, where you can get your kicks exploring abandoned mansions without the risk of death or, more realistically, a criminal record.

Here’s Mashable:

Growing up I was fascinated with history, so watching people investigate these crumbling mansions and all they contain is strangely soothing. Witnessing others take risks we’d never take ourselves provides a chaotically zen experience.

It’s true. As soon as my day ends, I’m going to be watching ALL of the following:

Some of the houses have really interesting backstories involving death, crime or abandonment.

The houses are endlessly fascinating.

Often the explorers don’t know the whole story of what happened to the owners of the house, or aren’t willing to share details for privacy concerns. While most YouTube comment sections are places where curiosity and intellect go to die, the people commenting on these videos are, for the most part, curious and passionate.

Which is a nice change from pretty much every other comments section in the world.

Many of the commentators also make it known that they hate vandalism, which isn’t surprising if you take note of the incredible spaces that have been ruined by vandals.

Privately owned homes are not the only places to be left behind. There’s also videos of resorts, motels, and malls that have seen better days. For example, this forlorn honeymoon resort in the Poconos will have you feeling incredibly strange.

It is indeed strange:

You’re welcome.

[source:mashable]