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S1 E16

The X-Files · Season 1, Episode 16

Scully and Mulder in “E.B.E.”

Scully

From the trucker's description, the shape he fired on could conceivably have been a mountain lion.

Mulder

Conceivably.

Scully

The National Weather Service last night reported atmospheric conditions in this area that were possibly conducive to lightning.

Mulder

Possibly.

Scully

It is feasible that the truck was struck by lightning, creating the electrical failure.

Mulder

It's feasible.

Scully

And you know, there's a marsh over there. The lights the driver saw may have been swamp gas.

Mulder

Swamp gas?

Scully

It's a natural phenonemon in which phospine and methane rising from decaying organic matter ignite, creating globes of blue flame.

Mulder

Happens to me when I eat Dodger Dogs.

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