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Harvard scientists say Oumuamua may be probe sent by "alien civilization"

A pair of Harvard scientists say a massive, fast-moving visitor to our solar system may have been a probe sent by an advance alien civilization. Astronomers were excited to discover the interstellar object last year. It was named "Oumuamua" that's Hawaiian for "messenger" or "scout." Tony Dokoupil reports.
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