Kenneth Arnold's UFO Sighting and the Birth of the Flying Saucer

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Flying saucers, close encounters, and the origin of a pop culture phenomenon! This week, Travis and Josh delve into the story of Kenneth Arnold, the pilot whose 1947 sighting sparked the world's fascination with UFOs. Was it a military operation, a trick of the light, or something truly otherworldly? Join us as we explore Arnold's incredible account, the birth of the term 'flying saucer,' and the fascinating start of our modern UFO obsession.**Text Us Some Fan Mail**Support the showWhere to find us:Website: aliens.buzzsprout.comInstagram: aliens_yes_but_maybe_noYoutube: @AliensYesButMaybeNo

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