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US military has been observing ‘metallic orbs’ making extraordinary ‘maneuvers’ (thehill.com)
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cross-posted from: https://beehaw.org/post/432614

This renewed interest in UFOs – excuse me, "UAPs" – is honestly pretty fascinating.

It's clear that a nontrivial amount of UFO reports over the years have been "real" in the sense that there was really something there to be seen, but I'd figure most do have a completely mundane explanation – anything from prototype aircraft to weather balloons (har har.) Then there's a few that seem to completely defy explanation, which is the fascinating part. Lately there's been more official clips released, so it seems like it's not quite as taboo of a subject and likely to kill your career as a pilot or whatever as it has been.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

Obviously most people are just seeing drones or even the moon and mistaking it for aliens, but there are reputable people making sightings, and videos. I would imagine most governments are looking into these sorts of things, even if they aren't talking about it.