Many times the author will present information as a statement of fact when, in actuality, there is no way to verify that the information is true. For example, Chalker quotes Mullis as stating that he saw a glowing raccoon that talked to him, but he has no independent witnesses, photographs, videotape, or any other corroborating evidence to substantiate his claim. However, the fact that two other people-who claim to have had no prior knowledge of Mullis encountering a glowing and talking raccoon-had similar experiences on Mullis's property may support his claims of encountering an alien. Of the items listed on his evidence list, which statements can be verified as true and which cannot"