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CBS News poll finds most Americans believe extraterrestrial life exists
We are not alone in space – and maybe not even on Earth. At least that's what the public believes.
TL;DR
- Most Americans believe intelligent life exists on other planets.
- One in five Americans think aliens have already made contact with Earth.
- If faced with aliens, Americans would react with fascination and some unease.
- The government's release of UFO files has increased belief in extraterrestrial visits for some.
- Eight in 10 Americans believe the government knows more about UFOs than it reveals.
- Belief in intelligent life on other planets has become more widespread since 2010.
- Seventeen percent of Americans report having personally seen something they thought was a UFO.
- Belief in extraterrestrial visits is higher among those who watched released UFO videos.
- There is bipartisan agreement that the government is not disclosing all its knowledge about UFOs.