June 23, 2012, an out-of-this-world evening at Toronto's UFO Conference, hosted by George Noory of "Coast to Coast" on AM640, was attended by hundreds of people from all walks of life, as interest in the fascinating subject of UFOs skyrockets. I was invited to attend Conspiracy Culture's Special Event by a gentleman from MUFON who had commented on one of my UFO articles, and with whom I had numerous conversations on Facebook and over the telephone regarding his own experiences with UFO's. Wearing my reporter's hat, but also with the wide-eyed enthusiasm of a novice, I had been anticipating this event for weeks, and was excited to learn more about the truth that is "out there."

Michael Cremo and Stanton T. Friedman, both renowned authors and specialists on the subject of UFOlogy, turned out to be down-to-earth, brilliant, and fascinating speakers, however for me the most enjoyable part was when at the end of their sessions they answered questions from audience members. The most striking aspect of the evening was the fact that hundreds of apparently "normal" people were talking on this once scoffed-at subject without apology.