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Re:Putin on the Ritz by laumars on Wednesday February 19, 2014 @11:48AM (#7264489)
I can't speak for your specific example, but there are some theories that equate the massive technology leap we had in the 50s->present day has been due to reverse engineered alien technology.

In fact Star Trek: Voyager did a two part episode that used this conspiracy theory as part of the main story line.

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Re:Putin on the Ritz by jff on Wednesday February 19, 2014 @12:51PM (#7264906)
I think I remember that episode.

I suppose "aliens" are a much more attractive explanation than "government-funded wartime R&D centers plus post-war prosperity plus Cold War arms race equals massive scientific advancement"

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