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I learned recently that the term was coined in my home town, Vashon Island, WA, USA.

I can't guarantee that it's the truth, but I've heard it from several sources.

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What is the collective noun for flying saucers?

Since the compound noun 'flying saucers' has no collective noun of its own, you can borrow the collective noun for planes: a fleet of flying saucers. You could borrow the collective noun for dishes (saucers): a set of flying saucers. Or, you can use a word of your own choosing. When a noun becomes commonly used as a collective noun for something, that noun becomes 'the' collective noun for that noun.


What is the name of the study of flying?

A person who studies flying saucers is called a Ufologist.


Is flying saucer an idiom?

No, it is a descriptive phrase coined in the 1950's to describe a UFO shape. A pilot described an object he saw flying overhead, and said it looked like two saucers placed together. The media coined the phrase "flying saucers" from this.


How did the saucer get its name?

The saucer has a raised center with a depression sized to fit a mating cup. The saucer is useful to protect surfaces from possible damage due to the heat of a cup, and to catch overflow, splashes, and drips from the cup, so protecting both table linen and the user sitting in a free standing chair who holds both cup and saucer. The saucer also provides a convenient place to place a damp Spoon, as might be used to stir the drink in the cup in order to mix sweeteners or creamers into Teaor Coffee. Not only are saucers used by humans, they are also used by animals, e.g. cats may drink or eat from saucers.


What clouds look like a flying saucer?

Lenticular clouds are often mistaken for flying saucers due to their round, lens-like shape. These clouds form when moist air flows over a mountain or other obstacle, creating a series of large, saucer-shaped clouds that stack on top of each other. They are most commonly seen in mountainous regions.

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Do flying saucers exist?

No, all movies or photographs of "flying saucers" have been found to be faked. Pictures of UFOs are different as they are "unidentified" flying objects.


How many pages does The Flying Saucers Are Real have?

The Flying Saucers Are Real has 180 pages.


When was The Flying Saucers Are Real created?

The Flying Saucers Are Real was created on 2006-12-04.


When was Flying Saucers from Outer Space created?

Flying Saucers from Outer Space was created in 1953.


What is the duration of Earth vs. the Flying Saucers?

The duration of Earth vs. the Flying Saucers is 1.38 hours.


What is the collective noun for flying saucers?

Since the compound noun 'flying saucers' has no collective noun of its own, you can borrow the collective noun for planes: a fleet of flying saucers. You could borrow the collective noun for dishes (saucers): a set of flying saucers. Or, you can use a word of your own choosing. When a noun becomes commonly used as a collective noun for something, that noun becomes 'the' collective noun for that noun.


Do they have flying saucers?

Yes they do


When was Earth vs. the Flying Saucers created?

Earth vs. the Flying Saucers was created on 1956-07-01.


What is the ISBN of The Flying Saucers Are Real?

The ISBN of The Flying Saucers Are Real is 978-1-59605-877-4.


Where can you find flying saucers on Neopets flying saucers Neopets?

There aren't really any flying saucers on Neopets, but you might be thinking of Kreludor or the Virtupets Space Station, which can be accessed through the Explore Map.


What is the name of one who studies flying saucers?

A person who studies flying saucers is called a Ufologist.


What are the release dates for The New Archies - 1987 Flying Saucers?

The New Archies - 1987 Flying Saucers was released on: USA: 18 January 2014