the x files
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“The truth is out there,” “Trust no one,” “Deny everything.”
— The X Files
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The creator of ‘The X-Files’ says this is the coolest real science fact he learned from the reboot
“CRISPR-Cas9 allows scientists to manipulate the genome in unprecedented ways. CRISPR is a portion of bacterial DNA that protects them from viruses, and they use the protein Cas9 to do it by cutting out pieces of the viral DNA. Researchers have hijacked this process to easily edit any piece of DNA, and even replace it with other DNA of their choosing.”
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“I want to believe.”
— Fox Mulder
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The X-Files had a huge influence on many TV series, especially in the sci-fi, horror, and procedural genres. Its blend of serialized mythology with standalone “monster of the week” episodes set a precedent for many shows that followed. The X-Files didn’t just inspire new shows—it also shaped how TV storytelling evolved, blending serialized narratives with episodic adventures in a way that many modern series still use.
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The X-Files: Fight the Future (Documentary)
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What really happened in Calvine? The mystery behind the best UFO picture ever seen
In August 1990, two hikers sent photos of a strange diamond-shaped aircraft to the press – but the story never appeared. Was it a prank, a hoax, an optical illusion or something else entirely?
“Clarke published the image in 2022 and the story went viral. But Clarke held back one significant detail from the public. On the back of the Calvine photo was a note in red ink, which read: ‘Copyright Kevin Russell c/o Daily Record GLASGOW.’ It seemed unlikely that a hotel chef would have thought to claim copyright, Clarke thought. Maybe Russell was a Record photographer who had become involved, or perhaps a picture editor had scribbled on the name. Clarke checked with the newspaper, which said that no one called Kevin Russell had ever worked there, either as staff or as a freelancer.”