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- ↑ Bender, Albert K. (1968). Flying Saucers and the Three Men.
- ↑ Woloschuk, John. "Klaatu Track Facts" (quote used by permission). The Official Klaatu Homepage. Retrieved 2007-04-18.
- ↑ "World Contact Day | Just another WordPress site". worldcontactday.com. Archived from the original on 27 December 2013. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
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