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The Paranormal Observer

Vol. I, No. 90·Cheyenne, Wyoming·March 31, 2026

1947·Mount Rainier, Washington, USA

On June 24, 1947, private pilot Kenneth Arnold was flying near Mount Rainier, Washington when he observed nine crescent-shaped objects traveling at an estimated 1,200 mph. His description of their erratic, skipping motion prompted a reporter to coin the phrase "flying saucer," entering the term permanently into public vocabulary. The Arnold sighting marked the dawn of the modern UFO era and triggered hundreds of similar reports within weeks.

★ Classic · 1947

The Roswell Incident

Roswell, New Mexico, USA

★ Classic · 1951

Lubbock Lights

Lubbock, Texas, USA

★ Classic · 1952

Washington D.C. UFO Flap

Washington D.C., USA

★ Classic · 1952

Flatwoods Monster

Flatwoods, West Virginia, USA

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