THE STORY BEHIND THE SATIRE · The Pentagon · Jun 12
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UFO disclosure includes suspicious potato
What happened
Newly released government files described unexplained discs, glowing orbs and one object compared to a shimmering potato.
Why it matters
The records added detail without providing conclusive evidence of extraterrestrial life or a government cover-up.
The Blappos angle
We crossed the galaxy and all we got was this airborne russet.
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