12 Mysteries That People Have Tried To Explain With Aliens

Ah, the mysteries of the universe. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to the strange "Wow! Signal", humans have been trying to explain the unexplainable since the dawn of time. We've come up with some pretty wild theories, and one of the most popular is the idea that aliens are responsible for some of the world's greatest mysteries.
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For centuries, we have speculated about the possibility of aliens and their involvement in the world around us. From ancient wonders to modern mysteries, we have searched for any hint of the extraterrestrial. We have looked for evidence of alien structures, alien probes, and even alien civilizations.
This has actually been used to explain a lot of things, from Taylor Swift's light show to ancient rock art. In this list, we'll be exploring 12 times people used aliens in a vain attempt to explain something. So, if you're looking for some wild theories, buckle up and get ready for a wild ride.
Ancient wonder, modern mystery.

Aliens? Nah, just Taylor Swift.

Space Rocks

Mysterious "Wow!" signal detected.

Alien Archaeology

Aliens not responsible for Stonehenge.

Aliens: the answer to everything?

The Baltic Sea

Alien Architects

Rock Art

Alien megastructure found?

"Advanced civilisation" or not, Loeb's suggestion is out of this world.
