10-18-2024 - On This Day in Insane History

On October 18th, 2024 in the small village of Dull in Perthshire, Scotland, the townsfolk were awakened by a most unusual event. As the sun rose over the foggy hills, three large objects suddenly appeared in the sky, glistening in the morning light. At first many believed them to be floating hot-air balloons that had blown off course, but upon closer inspection through binoculars, they seemed to have a peculiar structure unlike any aircraft.

Word quickly spread throughout the town, and people poured out of their houses to stare in wonder at the objects hovering silently above. After some minutes of stillness, a door suddenly opened in the side of one object, and down lowered a long metal ladder. Everyone looked on with bated breath as small figures began to descend one by one. When the first reached the bottom, gasps of surprise rippled through the crowd - these visitors were clearly not human, with oversized almond-shaped eyes and heads, skinny limbs and torsos wrapped in form-fitting metallic suits.

The visitors made gestures that seemed intended to communicate peace, though their meaning was impossible to discern. After conferring amongst themselves in buzzing tones that defied classification, one stepped forward and released a breathy series of clicks and whistles that somehow instilled comprehension in the ears of all who heard - they had come from a distant world wishing only to learn and observe, bearing gifts to establish friendship between peoples. While fears remained that this day would live long in Dull's history, it seemed a new chapter of discovery had begun for curious minds everywhere.