fact or fiction

Is it science fact or science fiction? Futurism presents both sides to determine the truth.

Navy F-18 Pilot Intercepts UFO
Navy pilot recalls UFO encounter: "I think it was not from this world." The Pentagon has released gun camera footage of a Navy F-18 intercepting a UFO off the coast of Southern California. On the morning of 14 November 2004, a vehicle described as being shaped like a tic tac was spotted making maneuvers that are not capable of being reproduced by Earth-borne aircraft.
By Richard Van Steenberg8 years ago in Futurism
Where Did America Get Her Name?
Where America got her name: In researching where America got her name, I came upon some interesting facts. One site with some interesting reading was the University of Huston. It even showed an interesting picture of the two routes Amerigo Vespucci made in 1499. Vespucci, who was an Italian merchant employed by the Medici’s of Italy (who helped Columbus prepare for his third voyage), sailed and explored South America, after Columbus had sailed his second voyage. During his explorations, as he was also a Navigator like Columbus, he had measured the Earth’s circumference to within just 50 miles and had also made improvements to navigational techniques. Amerigo Vespucci’s second voyage was the exploration that was historical. He followed the coast of South America down and realized it was NOT India, but a new continent entirely.
By Lady Sunday8 years ago in Futurism
Luck or Fate
Luck and Fate Luck. Fate. Is everything predestined or is it all down to us? Luck is defined as –events that are beyond control. and seem subject to chance.
By Peter Rose8 years ago in Futurism
Destiny
Many people believe that an invisible hand or a web of fate control our lives. Whether it'd be under religion, luck, or circumstance, the end result is the same. Different people are meant for different things. Or are they? Are we really being manipulated by higher powers to accomplish a goal that ultimately wasn't even ours to begin with? Are we nothing but playthings for a handful of beings we can't even see? Would that even make us real people anymore? Our choices would essentially be some one else's. Our freedom, a cleverly constructed illusion so we are still satisfied enough to play someone else's sick game. It could be worse. If our fates were decided already, it would be a little bit relieving. If what we are to do in life has already been pre-determined, why worry? Greatness or ruin will come to us whether we want it to or not. But is that all life is? Maybe. Maybe not. The alternative is that we are the toys of something much closer.
By Keo Bunny8 years ago in Futurism
Woman of The Red Bonnet Society
I had ten minutes left to accept my assignment to assassinate yet another undeserving target. I crawled out of bed and moseyed over to my vintage vanity desk to set my cell phone timer. Today, I have the misfortune of deactivating a woman named Maria Bowler, a beautiful woman in the wrong line of business. I wanted out, right now, but I was smart enough to know there was no way out of my organization. If I don’t confirm my acceptance when the timer goes off, my boss will have me killed. Every-day I declare an end and give my self ten minutes to think it over and make a final decision.
By Donnell Keenan8 years ago in Futurism
The Coso Artifact
When I was growing up in the late 70's, I loved watching the documenty series, In Search Of, hosted by icon Leonard Nimoy. There was an episode on the subject of ancient astronauts that always fascinated me.
By Edward German8 years ago in Futurism
Is Our Universe Ours?
Almost everything we have ever discovered has turned out to be not the only example. Be it dinosaurs or suns we have found multiple examples of it. There was a time, however, where the Sun was not only considered to be the centre of things (quite the advancement of previous beliefs) but the only example of such a thing; just like Earth was considered to be the only world. Later we knew stars were other suns and some of the obvious moving bodies in the solar system were other worlds. Now we know that other suns have worlds of their own. Some may very well be like ours; in fact, given the astronomical numbers involved this is a given.
By Simon Mcbride8 years ago in Futurism
Bring Them Back
Ok, pretend for a minute that the formula for bringing dinosaurs back into existence was just sitting right in front of you. It's completely up to you to make the decision whether or not it happens. You can't phone a friend, you can't ask your followers on Twitter, and you can't ask for a worldwide vote. That decision is completely on you. What would you do?
By Nicholla Hamilton8 years ago in Futurism
Does Everything Have Consciousness?
We have already seen from the work of Dr. Masaru Emoto that water is most definitely alive and that we most definitely have an affect on it with the intentions and emotions that we project toward it.
By Missy Conley8 years ago in Futurism
Ouija Board
I've always been obsessed with the paranormal, with pushing the boundaries of reality, science, and seemingly fiction. So, I thought little of it when I borrowed a neighbour's Ouija board one night and played with the piece of wood by myself. Little did I know what kind of world of trouble I'd get myself into.
By Aibhlinn Rose8 years ago in Futurism
Shadow Life
This was a horrible way to approach the topic of relinquishing my rights to my privacy, or so I thought. What had happened was the wall between me and another state of being had started to be crumbled and someone from the other side was digging through it trying to get some attention. The first real encounter outside of thinking I'm crazy and hallucinating voices came in a surprising way for me.
By Nobe Audi8 years ago in Futurism
Magic: Ceasing to Be Fiction?
Throughout the years, it has been apparent that series based around magic have accumulated large fan bases (Also known as fandoms). One of the more infamous of these series is known as Harry Potter, which takes place in a world where wizards and mythical creatures such as dragons exist amongst regular human beings (Or muggles). For any of my older readers out there who have had children anywhere between 1990 and around 2010, you have probably encountered this series as your children have read the books, watched the movies, and/or asked you about buying them merchandise. 'Hogwarts School Of Witchcraft and Wizardry'— Or, rather, simply 'Hogwarts'— Is a school that surprisingly many kids have wanted to go to, despite it being completely fictional. You have also probably heard of people flaunting around wands and shouting out what sounds like complete nonsense; ranging from young children all the way to grown adults. It's impossible to stay away from these series, and for a good reason: They entice us. Think about it: How cool would it be for a human, who was destined to be naturally flightless, to be able to glide through the skies on a broom? Wouldn't it be awesome if you could wave a wave, say "Metamorphie Faciesse*!", and instantly transform into a rabbit? It's part of being a human to be curious, and an even bigger part to be imaginative; so, it's only natural to want magic to be real.
By Dream Corg8 years ago in Futurism