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Lisa discovers that a shopping mall is going to be built at a site where prehistoric fossils were found. Afraid of there being more prehistoric items at the site, Lisa complains to the developers and starts an archaeological survey at the site. Late into the dig, Lisa unearths a skeleton with bones that resemble wings, similar to an angel's. Despite the whole town believing it to be an angel, Lisa takes a sample of the skeleton and has it tested to see if it is one of a human. The results are inconclusive, leaving Lisa still skeptical. After an interview about her beliefs, there is a town riot against the science community. During the riots, the skeleton is stolen. The town finally discovers it on a hillside with the message, "The End Will Come at Sundown" carved into it. However, the entire ordeal turns out to be publicity stunt that was pulled off by the mall's developers. Surprisingly, the town is not angry, but is instead fascinated by the low prices at the mall.

Pop Culture Connections - Outgoing

It refers to these movies...

Raiders of the Lost Ark
part of Indiana Jones

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This Movie is referred to by Lisa the Skeptic part of The Simpsons Season 9
A shot of the diggers in silhouette against the sunset is modeled after Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Other Connections and Related Pop Culture

The Simpsons Season 9

# Title Air Date
The Simpsons
9:1 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson Sep 21, 1997
9:2 The Principal and the Pauper Sep 28, 1997
9:3 Lisa's Sax Oct 19, 1997
9:4 Treehouse of Horror VIII Oct 26, 1997
9:5 The Cartridge Family Nov 2, 1997
9:6 Bart Star Nov 9, 1997
9:7 The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons Nov 16, 1997
9:8 Lisa the Skeptic Nov 23, 1997
9:9 Reality Bites Dec 7, 1997
9:10 Miracle on Evergreen Terrace Dec 21, 1997
9:11 All Singing, All Dancing Jan 4, 1998
9:12 Bart Carny Jan 11, 1998
9:13 The Joy of Sect Feb 8, 1998
9:14 Das Bus Feb 15, 1998
9:15 The Last Temptation of Krust Feb 22, 1998
9:16 Dumbbell Indemnity Mar 1, 1998
9:17 Lisa the Simpson Mar 8, 1998
9:18 This Little Wiggy Mar 22, 1998
9:19 Simpson Tide Mar 29, 1998
9:20 The Trouble with Trillions Apr 5, 1998
9:21 Girly Edition Apr 19, 1998
9:22 Trash of the Titans Apr 26, 1998
9:23 King of the Hill May 3, 1998
9:24 Lost Our Lisa May 10, 1998
9:25 Natural Born Kissers May 17, 1998

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