Despite this, conspiracy theories have persisted for decades, suggesting the base houses alien remains or advanced extraterrestrial technology. The fascination grew so intense that in 2019, a viral Facebook event invited people to “storm Area 51” under the slogan “They Can’t Stop All of Us.” While a handful of curious visitors showed up in the Nevada desert, no one actually breached the facility.

In the end, Obama’s remarks were delivered with humor rather than revelation.

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