In a world where fake news is constantly walking, it is sometimes difficult for a person to navigate reality and lies. Most of us relate to such news and information with the right amount of skepticism. And it is right. But there are such strange hypotheses and theories that only a madman will believe in.
But in fact, according to a New York Times study, even the most rational and educated people believe in similar conspiracy theories. Modern Internet communications only help to promote these sometimes crazy ideas. Of course, among these theories there are plausible ones, but there are so awkward that it is difficult to believe in their existence. Today we will introduce you to the 15 strangest conspiracy theories that continue to be believed.
Since the study was conducted by the North American publication, some of the research topics in this article will be closer to US citizens than you and I. But from this the article does not cease to be interesting, however, you will see everything for yourself!
1
The earth is flat
Despite the myriad of images from the lunar surface and the ISS, the number of people who believe in a flat Earth continues to grow.
This theory has existed for centuries, and even its admirers are in modern society. These people reinforce their beliefs that the end of the Earth in the north is limited to the North Pole, and in the south is the ice wall of Antarctica.
Scientists suggest that the foundation of these beliefs is the Bible, which is misinterpreted. So why, after all, even in the 21st century, does this theory still exist?
The Society of Adherents of a Flat Earth believes that all images from space and the moon were faked by the world government to hide the truth from ordinary people on Earth. No matter how eminent scientists try to convince adherents of these views, still thousands of people continue to believe in a flat Earth and a global conspiracy.
In this fascinating video, Alan Stern, the head of the New Horizons scientific space mission, spoke very well about people who believe in a flat Earth (impatient people can immediately rewind to 30:00). TheBiggest.ru fully supports his opinion that you do not even need to try to convince such people, everyone has the right to think differently.
2
There was no landing on the moon
Before we say that these are all tricks of the government and hoax, let's talk a little about the historical moon landing in 1969. First of all, it was a giant scientific and technological breakthrough of mankind. But many people believe that this event did not happen. More precisely, it was, but only in the studio on the Hollywood Hills.
Adherents of this theory believe that the landing on the moon is just a quality dramatization of NASA to catch up with the USSR in the space race. Despite irrefutable evidence to the contrary, including negotiations between Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, samples of the lunar rock, photographs, many believe that the famous black and white shots are just a successful work of director Stanley Kubrick. These shots have long been viewed in seconds, but people continue to find alleged evidence of staged filming. Of course, Kubrick is a brilliant director, but is that so?
By the way, we have an interesting article about the largest satellites of the planets. Space lovers are strongly advised to read it.
3
Poison snow
If you are an active user of Facebook or another popular messenger, then you may have had a friend who shared a viral video of snow with you who refuses to melt from the flame of a lighter. Everything looks like snow is burning.
This video is very common on the net. Many believe that the US government is slowly poisoning its citizens using fake snow. In the videos, commentators claim that an unpleasant chemical smell emanates from a burning lighter and snow.
Video with "poisonous" snow began to appear in 2014. There were many rebuttals to this theory right away, but the video continues to spread rapidly.
4
Chemical trace
The next conspiracy as well as the poisonous snow conspiracy is based on the secret desire of the government to poison its citizens. This theory is a chemical trace.
Many of you have seen in the sky a long smoky trail that flying planes leave behind. Scientists have repeatedly argued that these are just ordinary traces of steam and water that occur under certain atmospheric conditions. But believers in the chemical footprint believe that the government thus releases chemicals in an attempt to poison or impact the public. Others see in these tracks a way to influence the weather or the spread of any disease in order to control the population. All these assumptions look more than strange.
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5
The tragedy of September 11 was organized by the government
It is hard to imagine that a U.S. government could be behind such a catastrophe as September 11, 2001. That day, in an instant, claimed 2996 lives. Nevertheless, supporters of this conspiracy believe that the attack was organized specifically by order of the authorities to gain access to oil in the Middle East. It also strengthened the US position in the world.
Others believe that the owners of the twin towers themselves are behind the attack. The reason for this could be $ 500 million in insurance claims.
6
Zone 51
Many people think that an alien alien ship in 1947 landed in a desert near the city of Roswell, New Mexico. The US military initially claimed that it was a weather balloon, but believers in a conspiracy of this explanation was not enough.
They believe that aliens have been trying to establish contact with us for several decades. The government and the army simply shot down their ship and now everything is carefully hidden in Area 51.
This is a real military base on which an alien was allegedly opened. It is proved that the video is fake. But many continue to believe that at this base the military is hiding parts of the ship and the body of the “Martian.”
7
Illuminati and other secret societies control the world
There are several conspiracy theories that are based on secret societies governing the world order. But the most popular of them is the Illuminati.
Proponents of this theory believe that many famous people, including several US presidents, secretly are members of an ancient community called the Illuminati. Even Vladimir Putin, according to many, is an Illuminati. The Illuminati's goal is to create a single world government, establish a new world order, erase national borders and authoritarian control.
They believe that many high-profile historical events are associated with the activities of the Illuminati. They are credited with the assassination of Kennedy, the revolution in France, the incitement of conflict. Hollywood stars such as Angelina Jolie and Bjonce are also considered members of a secret society.
8
Justin Bieber - Reptile
Thanks to a fake article on Perth Now on Australia, many people are confident that singer Justin Bieber is a secret reptilian race who rule the world. Reporter David Aikaje has released a series of books about the "world reptile conspiracy." According to the author, mutant lizards are specially transformed into famous people in order to influence world society.
A fake article on Bieber indicated that a large number of people witnessed Justin's transformation into a huge lizard at one of London's airports. The taxi driver said the following: “Many girls locked themselves in the toilet and cried loudly. Others fled in fear of leaving, got into a taxi and drove away. ” The remaining witnesses allegedly said that they saw Bieber turning into a lizard. A star guard was protecting him at that moment. He shouted to eyewitnesses that now Justin would bite off everyone’s heads if they didn’t get away. Incredibly, all this nonsense was published by several respected world publications.
In support of this theory, a video from the courtroom was published. The record shows that Bieber blinks in a strange way, as if a reptile blinked. This post has gained a huge number of views worldwide.
9
Queen Elizabeth II - Cannibal
“In order to remain in such perfect condition, she must eat human flesh,” British historian Hubert Hamdinger once said of Queen Elizabeth II. How can you not believe such a respected person with a big name?
Hamdinger believes that the Queen’s longevity is associated with cannibalism. In support of his theory, he cites data from a website that claims that members of the Windsor Castle found human remains in the Queen’s personal refrigerator. That's the theory!
10
The Ice Bucket Challenge Challenge was a satanic ritual
In 2014, ALS launched a social media challenge to raise money for a study of Lou Gehrig’s disease, which affects the nervous system, causes muscle cramps and paralysis. The task was to pour a bucket of cold water on his head at once and donate money to the fund. If a person decided on this, then he needed to donate $ 10, if he refused, $ 100. Next, you had to pass the baton to three of your friends. The action gained great popularity, especially in the USA, thanks to the participation of celebrities and big politicians.
But many critics did not believe in the good intentions of the action, calling the challenge a ritual purification before the great “human purge”. People noted in the action are included in the "white" list. Who is behind all this? Of course, the Illuminati!
11
Melania Trump uses a double
In 2018, Melania accompanied her husband, Donald Trump, at an official press conference at the U.S. Secret Service training center. Then the Internet audience noticed many oddities in her appearance. The audience was attracted by the unusual shape of the nose, as if it were glued to the face.
Via Getty Images / Mark Wilson.
Journalist Joe Vargas then tweeted: “This is not Melania. I didn’t know that they would go so far and make us think that we have before us the president’s wife. What else are they hiding from us? ”
This tweet received 68,000 responses. So a new theory of the conspiracy of government and wealthy people using doubles appeared.
Followers of the theory claim that in addition to Melania, the doubles were used by Hilary Clinton during the campaign in 2016. Allegedly, the physical condition did not allow Hilary Clinton to perform independently.
12
The assassination of John Kennedy
In 2013, a nationwide study in the United States revealed that more than half of Americans believe that the government is hiding the truth in the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
When President Kennedy was shot dead in 1963, many did not believe in Lee Harvey Oswald's only hitman. 51% of Americans believe that the CIA, the KGB or the mafia are behind this high-profile assassination.
13
Government hides cancer cure
Some people believe that the U.S. Federal Medicines Agency and BigPharma have had a cure for cancer for ten years, but are hiding it from the public for financial reasons.
Drug companies make huge money on cancer treatment. It really is. But there is no direct evidence that thousands of health workers and scientists can keep secret so significant data for the whole world. This disease does not spare the rich or the poor. Could someone buy the silence of the lab workers? Hardly.
14
Paul McCartney is dead ... and Elvis is alive!
Beatles experts say that Paul McCartney died in 1966 during the height of the group’s popularity. The remaining three members of the team hid the death of the already famous Paul, hiring a double.
The adherents of this theory have their own “clues” confirming their version:
On the cover of the sergeant Pepper Club of Lonely Hearts album, released in the year of the alleged “death” of McCartney, there are such lines - “He blew up his mind in the car.” It is believed that she hints at suicide.
If you listen to the song “A day in the life” backwards, you can hear the words “Paul is dead, I miss him, I miss him.”
At the end of Strawberry Fields Forever, John Lennon muttered, “I buried Paul,” but then he denied it and said that it said the phrase “cranberry sauce.”
The most powerful clue in support of the theory of the death of Paul is the famous cover of the album Abbey Road. On it, the Beatles go one after another across the street. John Lennon, dressed in all white, leads an allegedly “funeral procession” across the street. Ringo Star, in black, mourns, and George Harrison, dressed in a blue suit, acts as a grave digger. Finally, Paul himself does not keep pace with everyone and barefoot. In addition, his eyes are closed. In all this, fans saw Paul's death. The car numbers in the background are also associated with the passing of Sir Paul. Even a cigarette in McCartney’s hand was called nothing more than a "nail for the coffin."
15
Mass executions carried out by the government
If you thought that the doubles of the highest ranks of the state and fake snow are the top of crazy conspiracy theories, then you are mistaken. How do you like that?
After the massacres in Parkland, Florida in 2018, most Americans began to advocate for tougher laws on the carrying of weapons in the United States. But others suggested that the government itself would organize the mass shootings in order to limit arms sales to the public.
Young people who survived in Parkland began to speak out loud about the ban on arms sales. The owners of arms corporations decided that these teenagers are none other than hired actors who play the role of victims in advance.
In particular, it is alleged that seventeen-year-old David Hogg is an actor who was supposed to call for a ban on the sale of weapons. This whole story has attracted more public attention to this problem.
Finally
As you can see, with the imagination of people, everything was always fine. Some of these theories look more believable, and some border on absurdity. We want to know your opinion in the comments on how convincing some of the theories described are!