Crop circles are a much debated phenomenon that mostly seem to be hoaxes. Especially common in southern England, the mysterious patterns are found in rural areas and are often linked to ancient remains such as Stonehenge. It is said that the patterns are messages from extra-terrestrials or UFO landing sights, although back in the Middle Ages the chief suspects were witches and fairies. The first recorded sighting of a crop circle was in 815 AD and they have since been detected around the globe. Over the years, the circles have become increasingly complex, often featuring ornate designs that resemble snowflakes. Working in the nascent research field known as cereology, a few scientists have spent many hours devising explanations that the circles come from late night tornados or shifting magnetic fields that "electrocute" the crops. Much of this research has been funded by American billionaire Laurance Rockefeller whose foundation often supports efforts in the area of "spirituality." However, most people acknowledge that the main source of these circles are artists with footboards who trample the crops during the wee hours of the night. In fact, some of the most likely culprits are the farmers themselves, who frequently charge admission fees to gullible members of the public. Now it seems that Disney sees what a good business this has become and wants a piece of the action.