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How could aliens contact us?

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May 23, 2014

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Could alien life forms really contact human beings? How would they do it? Is it possible that other humans could intercept the message -- and keep it secret? Listen in to learn more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 23, 2014

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