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Doomscroll the Goverment's UFO Files as One Gigantic Microfilm

Doomscroll the Goverment's UFO Files as One Gigantic Microfilm

by keepamovin·May 12, 2026·26 points·14 comments
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AI Analysis

●●●BangerRabbit HoleEye CandyZero to One

Doomscroll 55k pages of UFO files like an endless microfilm reel.

Strengths
  • •Transforms dry PDF archives into a tactile, continuous scrolling experience.
  • •Frame-level metadata extraction makes thousands of documents instantly searchable.
  • •Perfectly captures the 'late night research' vibe of physical archives.
Weaknesses
  • •Lacks advanced OCR search across the full text of handwritten notes.
  • •Niche appeal limits long-term utility beyond initial exploration.
Category
Other
Target Audience

History buffs, conspiracy theorists, and digital archivists

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