area 51 but you can't see it
Summary
In this bonus episode, host Lay of the Land joins guest Liam from Iceland to discuss the history and reality of Area 51. They debunk alien myths by explaining the base's true purpose: testing classified high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft like the U-2 and SR-71 Blackbird. The conversation covers the engineering challenges of these planes, the "cowboy" culture of test pilots, and how sonic booms and strange shapes fueled UFO rumors.
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