Humanity has been thinking about the possibility of extraterrestrial life
A) since the first reports of unidentified flying objects in the 1940's
B) since reports of canals on Mars were first made in the 1870's
C) throughout human history since the time of the ancient Greeks

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Throughout human history, there have been myths and theories about extraterrestrial life, such as the ancient Greek philosopher Democritus speculating on the possibility of other worlds in the universe. Reports of unidentified flying objects and Martian canals may have sparked interest and speculation, but the concept of alien life predates these events.

Humanity Has Been Thinking About the Possibility of Extraterrestrial Life