Tuesday

The speeches lasted for hours. The aliens, communicating through a translation apparatus, were sufficiently peaceful in their affect and choice of words. It was not clear whether they were armed or unarmed, but no movement indicative of aggression or volatile reaction was detected. "To clarify," the Cabinet Minister began, "you have come to learn about us." "Yes," one responded immediately. "Tacos," said the other. "What?" someone on the panel responded, confused. "It is Tuesday at these coordinates and we have come,” it clarified.