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I know this is Cracked.com, but I think you guys will still find this interesting (plus they cite their sources).

The Valentich disappearance is going to give me nightmares.

>> No.1572055

I think your post needs a little more context.

>> No.1572062

>>1572055
Whoopsy!

http://www.cracked.com/article_18690_5-ufo-sightings-that-even-non-crazy-people-find-creepy.html

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To transmit energy from orbit to the surface of the Earth with reasonable efficiency
>you must first invent the universe

>> No.1572073

>>1572068
Nah, you just use microwaves. Passes right through the atmosphere like it wasn't even there.

I think near-infrared lasers also work, but I'm not sure if anyone's ever designed for that, or if it's as efficient as converting to microwaves.

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>>1572062
Is... is that a dickbutt?