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However, much of the speculation surrounding Area 51 has strayed into the absurd. Conspiracy theories about alien spacecraft, reverse engineering of extraterrestrial technology, and even time travel have proliferated. While many of these claims lack solid evidence, they thrive on the base's secretive nature and its military significance.
Reported sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) during the 1950s and beyond were often attributed to the advanced aircraft being tested at Area 51, which flew at higher altitudes and speeds than anything civilians were accustomed to witnessing.