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What Are UFOs?

Season 52 Episode 1 | 53m 43s

After decades in the shadows, UFOs are being studied seriously. Are they weather balloons, optical illusions, secret military technology? Or something else? Follow scientists as they try to unravel the mystery of the strangest objects in our skies.

Aired: 01/21/25 | Expires: 02/19/25
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