You crop circles, popularly known as circles in plantations, were once one of the greatest enigmas in popular culture.
However, the intriguing story of these inexplicable formations has taken surprising turns, going beyond what is seen on the surface.
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With their intricate designs mysteriously appearing at night, crop circles have captured people's imaginations for decades.
During the 1990s and 2000s, such intriguing phenomena found their way into popular culture, thanks to TV series like “X file” and films like “Signs”.
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Reports of sightings around the world, from North America to Japan, have only further fueled the belief that they could be the work of extraterrestrial visitors.
The narrative about crop circles dates back centuries. Some suggest that these phenomena were observed as early as 1678 in England, although they were different from modern crop circles in that they were cut rather than folded. In 1880, a letter described “circular spots” caused by cyclonic winds.
Interest in the supernatural grew in the following decades, with UFO enthusiasts suggesting that crop circles were proof of alien events.
Fields in Warminster, England, became meeting points for UFO spotters, while circles in Australia were linked to spacecraft landings. Despite speculative theories, no concrete evidence of alien activity has been found.
The definitive turning point came in the 1970s, when the alleged Roswell incident brought theories of UFOs back into the public consciousness.
Jesse Marcel, a retired US Air Force officer, brought alien theories back to the fore.
This scenario created the perfect environment for Doug Bower and Dave Chorley, two Englishmen, to embark on a game that would fool the world.
Bower and Chorley devised a simple method for creating crop circles using wooden boards and rope, crafting more than 200 of these intriguing formations.
The revelation of his hoax in 1991 led to a decline in interest in crop circles as symbols of alien communication.
Today, the fascination around crop circles has transformed into an appreciation for human creativity. Many now see these formations as artistic expressions and testaments to our love of mystery.
While some still believe in extraterrestrial origin, the dominant narrative has shifted to a focus on art and in the human expression of the creation of these crop circles.
The story of crop circles is a reminder of how fascinating mystery can be, even if its origins are more earthly than we imagine.