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...Dave Reynolds" is one of 13 recounted by Mack in his new book Abduction (Scribners), the result of his study of scores of "experiencers," people who he believes have come in contact with extraterrestrial visitors. The striking similarity of their memories and Mack's academic reputation have led UFO believers to proclaim Abduction as the most important step yet in scientifically validating abduction experiences. A 1991 Roper poll found that 4 million people have had at least some abduction- related experiences, such as seeing unusual lights or missing time. "Until John came along, there wasn't enough credibility for this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Man From Outer Space | 4/25/1994 | See Source »

...with that goal. Bassett, 37, then a Boston-based writer and researcher, became interested in Mack's studies after hearing complaints that he was "strip mining" the stories of emotionally distraught people and failing to help them with follow-up therapy. After reading stacks of books and articles on UFO abductions, Bassett made up an elaborate story of otherworldly encounters involving her family, going back to the 11th century. Her great-grandmother, she said, saw "little people," whom she called angels from God. Bassett herself saw "balls of light" around her house at age five. She also said that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Man From Outer Space | 4/25/1994 | See Source »

According to Stanley J. Eigen, associate editorof JIR and associate professor of mathematics atNorthwestern University, "Our audience isscientists, engineers, UFO abductees, religiousfanatics--you know, the usual...

Author: By Carrie L. Zinaman, | Title: Scientists' Humor Defies Stereotypical Serious Image | 4/20/1994 | See Source »

...reason to think recently bout one of our all-time favorite news stories, which ran in the LA. Times sometime last year. The story was about a protest at the White House for disclosure of information about alleged extraterrestrial visits to earth. The protestors' chants included: "UFO! UFO! The people have the right to know!" and "Stop the cosmic Watergate! Stop the cosmic Watergate...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Take the G-Train | 3/3/1994 | See Source »

...with beauticians named Honey to sipping Chardonnay at home with his wife. For years he has chipped away at Nancy's self-esteem. She's 5 ft. 10 in., but inside she feels about the size of a Barbie doll. All that changes when Nancy emerges from an auspicious UFO encounter a full 50 ft. tall. She is toughened by her size -- a giant awakened. It is time to exact revenge for the past...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Fifty-Foot Feminist | 12/13/1993 | See Source »

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