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Friday, January 24, 2020

Jokers and Hoaxers: The Bane of Serious Research


The idea of things - unknown and unidentified - flying in the skies in the early 20th century took on a tricksters life of its own.  Encouraged by news makers, leaders, and military men to make mocking fun of the reports of flying discs, flying saucers, and unidentified anythings, the stage was set for people to do just that. Often times, they were ably assisted by ideas on how to cast a better hoax through popular magazines, television or movies.

Lexington, MO - Analysts concluded something thrown into the sky
1953 - Summer, Muskogee, Oklahoma. The resemblance to an outdoor light was not missed.





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