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Kenneth Arnold and the Birth of the Flying Saucer Myth
Episode 560
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
Kenneth Arnold’s 1947 sighting is widely credited with launching modern UFO lore. In this episode we break down his testimony, the media frenzy it sparked, the early investigative response with Project Blue Book, and explore plausible conventional explanations such as misidentified aircraft or atmospheric optics that still fuel debate.
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