Is This Mysterious Circle in a Vacant Lot Evidence of Paranormal Activity?

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A 13-foot diameter circle appeared around August 12, 2003, featuring grass leaves and stems laid over in a radial pattern from the center, resembling spokes on a wheel. The plants appear healthy but have not straightened up, leading to speculation about the cause. Comparisons are made to smaller circles created by everyday objects, like a trash can, and some participants humorously suggest that pets or even conspiracies involving aliens might be responsible. The discussion highlights curiosity about the phenomenon while acknowledging it as a less destructive version of crop circles.
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The 13 foot diameter circle showed up on or about Aug 12, 2003. The leaves and stems of the grasses in the circle are gently laid over starting from the center of the circle, and pointing out towards the outer edges of the circle as spokes on a wheel. There are no obvious breaks or bends in the stems. All seem to have laid down as if they were wilted, although the plants do seem to be alive and healthy. The leaves and stems have not yet made any discernable movement towards straightening back out.

http://www.paratexas.com/Vacantlotcircles.htm
 
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My trash can left a similar, if smaller, circle in my back yard.

In any case, at least its a less destructive hoax than crop circles.
 
Originally posted by russ_watters
My trash can left a similar, if smaller, circle in my back yard.

Is this a confession?
 
I actually can't figure out an
obvious way to make one like this
with the stems radiating from the
center. Possibly a really strong
leaf blower?
 
Hey!

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