Nathaniel Janowitz looks at the Mexican cities of Madero and Tampico, many of whose inhabitants believe an offshore alien base reroutes hurricanes away from its location and that of nearby folks. Differing levels of belief, related moneymaking opportunities, and future hopes are chronicled here. Compare these with those of a city half the world away in Japan, presented in the embedded video. Interesting Engineering wonders Could a UFO Bring These Materials? from the stars to Earth. This article is first in a series of short studies about cutting-edge technology. The initial episode features the work of misspelled researchers Jacques Vallee and Garry Nolan. And Tim Binnall reports that a Fundraiser Aims to Replace Destroyed ‘Frisco UFO House’ with Modern Replica. One of the few remaining 1960s-1970s-ish “Futuro Houses” by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen rather mysteriously burned up. Hatteras Island, North Carolina, locals want to purchase a replacement envisioned by an Ohio company to continue its “roadside attraction” appeal. Joy Crist has more specifics at Editor’s Blog: Could the First New Futuro House in 50 Years Land in Frisco? Hopes and plans similar to the Mexican and Japanese cases, though perhaps a little less belief in aliens. (WM)
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