There is a fringe conspiracy theory that claims many world leaders are actually reptilian

alien beings wearing electronic disguises to pose as humans.

While this modern version of reptoids might be good for a laugh, the belief goes back

farther than you might think.

Today we're going to have a close look at what just might be the origin of belief in

reptilian humanoids.

And that's coming up next on Skeptoid.

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Start your local reptoid.

Collect your children and run for cover.

Today we're going to look at the terrifying tale that says a race of tall reptilian beings

lives among us and even runs our government.

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