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Plot-hole #217 · October 22, 2026

Difficulty: Medium · 72% of 365 players solved it.

Hint 1 — One-word hint
"Resistance"
Hint 2 — The Setup
Earth faces a sudden global threat from the sky.
Hint 3 — The Character
A fighter pilot, a scientist, and the president all play key roles.
Hint 4 — The Conflict
Massive ships park over every major city.
Hint 5 — The Twist
A computer virus uploaded to the mothership saves the day.
Final hint (names names)
Will Smith punches an alien and welcomes it to Earth on July 4th.
The answer
Independence Day poster
Independence Day (1996)
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