🧬 Rod-shaped, translucent, fast-moving, winged

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Air Rods, or 'skyfish', are aerial entities captured in video footage as fast-moving rod-shaped blurs. Originally appearing in camcorder footage from the 1990s, they were believed by some to be unknown lifeforms. However, analysis shows most air rods are optical illusions caused by moths or insects captured with slow shutter speeds. Despite widespread debunking, some enthusiasts maintain they are cryptids or even interdimensional beings. They were featured in paranormal shows and YouTube conspiracy videos. Air rods remain a case study in how perception and technology can create new legends. The phenomenon has largely faded with high-frame-rate cameras revealing their true nature.