Aliens can be defined

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Aliens can be defined as a person or a form of life whose origin is not from Earth. However, it can also mean a person who is not a resident of a particular country in law. The acronym UFO stands for unidentified flying object which means any object that is cannot be identified that is flying in the sky. The UFO is an object that cannot be easily identified by any technology like radar. The term UFO was created by the US Air force. The alien forms of life vary and can range from small organisms to complex beings than humans. The alien life has captured the attention of man in recent times with many researches, documentaries and movies produced about the alien life.

Some scientists have predicted that there is life beyond earth using various scientific models and hypothesis. As a result, various scientists have been looking for planets that can support life in the universe with some planets said to contain favorable environments for supporting life. Jupiter’s moon the Europa was discovered to contain a surface that can be suitable for cellular organisms. This further fueled the possibility of extraterrestrial life.

The idea of extraterrestrial life began during the ancient days after the invention of telescope when it became clear that the Earth was one planet among numerous bodies in the solar system. The ancient scientists believed that there were other planets, which had life, just like Earth. Many ancient cultural tales had the idea of existence of numerous worlds which were inhabited by intelligent human life forms. These myths also considered the sun and the moon to be inhabited by other beings. Extraterrestrial life would also be depicted by chariots driven by gods.  Some of the myths told stories of the people from the moon, normally a beautiful princess either visiting or going to the moon from the other. However, these tales were mythical with no evidence at all about the solar system.

There have been many fictional stories and conspiracy theories of aliens visiting or invading the earth.  Many movies have been produced showing aliens invading the earth and threatening humans. Alien life has become part of the pop culture and the entertainment industry but accorded no seriousness at all. The alien story has become more fictional than scientific. The pop culture considers aliens as fictional stories and very good storylines for movies produced in Area 51. The movies, The Day the Earth Stood still, is fictional with exaggerated abilities of aliens who threaten the existence of the earth. The fictional stories about aliens in the entertainment industry show how the public treats with contempt the story of aliens. Most people do not believe in the.............