# France Opens Secret UFO Files Covering 50 Years By Justin Good | Published 2007-03-24 | Science Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/france-opens-secret-ufo-files-covering-50-years References: [breitbart](http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070322143210.oy201j5u&show_article=1) & [cnes-geipan.fr](http://www.cnes-geipan.fr) On Thursday, March 22, [France](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/france) became the "first Country to open its files on UFOs" allowing anyone to view its 1600 documented sightings spanning five decades. "The online archives, which will be updated as new cases are reported, catalogs in minute detail cases ranging from the easily dismissed to a handful that continue to perplex even hard-nosed scientists." **Implications** - Whether it's [UFOs or ghosts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-coffee), people are continuously fascinated with the unknown. The [strange and the unknown](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ef-go-ahead-tours) have always been an interest to individuals, which has led to various TV shows and pop cultural shows that are beloved by many today. Businesses should try to incorporate a bit of mystique into their products so that people get curious about their products as a way of drawing attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fascination-with-the-unknown:** Incorporate mystique into products to pique curiosity and draw attention. - **Pop-cultural-enigmas:** Leverage interest in strange and unknown phenomena to develop TV shows, movies, and other entertainment. - **Online-archives-for-great-mysteries:** Create online platforms to catalog and update information on unexplained phenomena, attracting enthusiasts and experts alike. ### Where This Applies - **Entertainment:** Develop TV shows, movies, and other content based on strange and unknown phenomena. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Incorporate elements of mystery and intrigue into product promotion and campaigns. - **Technology:** Build online platforms and databases to store and update information on unexplained phenomena. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paranormal Mapping Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-town1.md) - [Maximalist UFO Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-saucer-coffee-table.md) - [Otherworldly Themed Rocking Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-rocking.md) - [Otherworldly Sandwich Delivery Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-footlong-offering.md) - [Galactic-Themed Pen Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-desk-pen.md) - [Nationwide French Esports Ecosystems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/france.md) - [Playful Cosmic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unidentified-playing-objects.md) - [Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ufo-shelter.md) - [Globalized Spooky Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spooky-adventures.md)