A few years ago, crop circles made headlines because of their strange appearance in the middle of large fields. Newspapers, television, and radio all ran large segments on these unusual formations. The circles were quite large ranging from about 50 to 75 feet in diameter. Crop circles became fodder at the water cooler and the local bar.

The circles and other configurations followed a similar pattern. The grass or crop was relatively unharmed except for the fact that all of the stalks were laying flat on the ground. The contrast between the upright plants and the horizontal ones made the circles appear when view from above. Every blade or stalk was flat and pointing in the same direction. It appeared to be completely perfect in shape. This perfection led to the questions regarding their origins.

UFOs became the primary suspect because the circles looked like they were made by something that just sat down in the middle of the field and then left by going straight up. All of a sudden, a few wise guys stepped forward and demonstrated how these circles and other shapes were created.

They claimed to make them by using a board with ropes or handles attached to the ends. The men would then push the plants down by stepping on the board as they went forward. This caused the grass or crop to all fall in the same direction. By taking their time at night, the circles were created within an hour or two. Since they were able to demonstrate their technique, much of the speculation about UFOs began to die down.

Crop circles are not really considered evidence of UFOs