Area 51 has inspired more speculation and conspiracy theories than probably any other place on Earth. Today, we're trying to figure out what's really going on in there, and how many aliens live inside.

Ryan runs through some of the history of the site, including the development of the U-2 and A-12 spy planes. Spencer takes a look at the story of Bob Lazar, who allegedly reverse engineered alien spaceships at Area 51 in the late 80s. 

Hot Topics: Area 51, Groom Lake, Oops, I'm Garfield, 50% BS - 50% Conjecture, Bob Lazar, Mad Mike Hughes, I Didn't Speak To Any Aliens, Instant Death, and much more. 

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