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Microwave Cages
- A 300-square-mile area near Green Bank Observatory requires microwaves to be in Faraday cages.
- This protects the telescopes from interference, as even a microwave could be mistaken for alien life.
Radio Silence Enforcement
- Wesley Sismore, a citizen police officer, enforced radio silence in Green Bank.
- He even confiscated a faulty electric blanket for emitting interfering signals.
Ray Charles, Pilot?
- Blind musician Ray Charles allegedly flew planes to gigs, believing it safer than driving.
- There are conflicting accounts, but sources suggest he took control during flights.