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How Project Blue Book Worked, Pt I

Stuff You Should Know

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Skepticism and UFO Investigations

This chapter explores the Air Force's reluctance and disdain towards UFO investigations during Project Blue Book and Project Grudge, revealing a culture more focused on debunking than exploring. It highlights the pivotal role of a civilian consultant who evolved from a skeptic to a frustrated investigator faced with absurd explanations. Additionally, it recounts intriguing UFO cases, the impact of cultural references like Top Gun, and the challenges in managing public perception of unidentified flying objects.

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