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“Wait… what if?” The internet is full of conspiracy theories. Some are just fun to read about, others feel totally wild, and a few actually make people stop and think.

In this poll, you’ll go through 27 of the most talked-about conspiracy theories. All you need to do is vote on how believable each one sounds to you - all in, kind of suspicious, or not buying it at all.

So, how far down the rabbit hole are you willing to go? Scroll down, and let’s find out! 👽

#1

The Government Tracks Everyone Through Their Smartphones

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XenoMurph
Community Member
9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They don't have to. It's on record when your phone pings a tower. They just need a warrant and they know exactly where you've been and when.

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    #2

    Princess Diana’s Death Was No Accident

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    Libstak
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a pretty indeterminate method of trying to k**l someone, people survive crazy accidents and it's a 50/50 proposition the car will hit the right object at the right angle and spot to ensure actual death. It does not seem feasible, especially with the immediate public response and life saving actions plus all the accident sites scrutiny.

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    #3

    Human Cloning Has Already Happened In Secret Labs

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    qimono Report

    ToGo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I absolutely believe it's been attempted. Whether it's anywhere near close to successful, not so much.

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    #4

    The CIA Was Involved In The JFK Assassination

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    Cecil Stoughton Report

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    #5

    The Pyramids Were Built Using Lost Ancient Technology

    Pyramids in the desert under a hazy sky, a common subject in discussions about conspiracy theories.

    Ehsan Haque Report

    Carl Roberts
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We already know they were landing platforms for Goa'uld mother ships

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    #6

    We’re Living In A Simulation

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    Warner Bros. Report

    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not a conspiracy theory. This one comes from some of the sharpest minds in Physics, and its based on the fact that matter is astoundingly unsubstantial, phsyical laws don't work at the quantum layer, and when you therefore look at the material world as a form of information and suppose that the universe will collapse into one big black hole eventually, all of reality is just the projection of matter off of black holes. The chief problem with this theory is that the universe doesn't appear to have nearly enough matter to collapse back into black holes.

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    #7

    The Covid-19 Pandemic Was Planned

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    Ejteh
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't mind conspiracy theories about covid being planned. I do mind conspiracy theories about covid being fake, or not that serious. That's a huge insult to anyone infected and getting very sick, health care workers and people who lost loved ones due to covid.

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    #8

    9/11 Was An Inside Job

    Aerial view of New York City with the Twin Towers, sparking conspiracy theory discussions.

    Thomas Svensson Report

    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I admit some aspects could be suspicious if you read them in a certain way, but that is how conspiracy theories work: they cherrypick real events and link them together with paranoia and fear. We simply have to admit that, sometimes sh¡t just happens. I think some people will get some confort in thinking that is was an inside job rather than the alternative: the most powerful country in the world, with the largest army and most expensive security measures could possibly be attacked in a civilian target within its territory by a fringe terrorist group in the other side of the planet.

    Shoe
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think it was an "inside job" per se, but I do think our government had prior knowledge and either simply didn't act or didn't take the threat seriously.

    ninjaTrashPandaBoom
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They may have had some limited prior knowledge, but the individual US agencies were not communicating well with each other at that time. The US authorities incorrectly assumed that this was a typical airline hostage situation.

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    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, it's difficult to hijack a plane if you're on its outside.

    Don Adams
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is an old saying, "if more than one person knows, it is no longer a secret". Most people have an urge to tell others things that they know. Like the Moon landing, any planned 9/11 scenario would have required the input and participation of hundreds, more likely thousands, of people. The odds of everyone involved keeping such information to themselves, for decades, are infinitesimal. That is the hanging point for most conspiracy theories, there are too many humans involved to make it perfect.

    Fred L.
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Human idiocy doesn't need conspiracies to work.

    William Teach
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's disheartening that 12% say absolutely, but, then, 15-20 years ago that would probably have been 40% or more.

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one is from cruel inhumans ! I’m in uk but dam it affected us all ! This isn’t remotely funny

    meeeeeeeeeeee
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's hardly cruel to believe it was an attack by a different group than the one stated. It doesn't deny the tragedy.

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    meeeeeeeeeeee
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I still can't understand why no one reporting live saw the second plane coming.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They did, when it got close enough to determine that it was on course to collide with the building.

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    Jerzy Janeczko
    Community Member
    9 months ago

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    Two planes, three buildings pancake in the same way while another plane disappears into the pentagon and a hole in Pennsylvania. 9/11 the day physics took a vacation. We all fell for this fantasy. We will fall for anything now.

    kx6yrkxf7s
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course they collapsed the same way, the cause was identical in both cases - a large, fast flying jet with a lot of highly flammable and explosive liquid on board, punches a huge hole into the side of each building, compromised any fire retardant materials used to protect the steel structure, high temperatures soften the steel structure until it could no longer support the thousands of tons of material above, causing it to collapse in on itself. Once it’s moving, gravity dictates it won’t stop. The structure of the towers was basically a vertical spine carrying the floors internal walls and the external walls which were more or less concrete cladding - sheets connected to the outer frame to hold the windows in place. It’s not a difficult concept to understand, if you know anything about how moder high-rise towers are built.

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    WakandaPanda
    Community Member
    9 months ago

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    Follow the money !

    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They have. And it has led to the conclusion of "rich people taking advantage of a tragedy" rather than "rich people causing the tragedy".

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    #9

    There’s A Secret Plan For A One-World Government

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    cottonbro studio Report

    QijianSanek
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are probably multiple plans over the course of history but none that ever worked and probably never will

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    #10

    The World Is Run By A Secret Elite Group (Like The Illuminati)

    Close-up of an eye on a dollar bill, often associated with conspiracy theories.

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    #11

    The Simpsons Has Predicted Too Many Things To Be A Coincidence

    Animated family in a library with a man in a suit, exploring a rabbit hole of conspiracy theories.

    Twentieth Century Fox Report

    Luis Hernandez Dauajare
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The series is over 30 years old. 782 episodes so far commenting on current social, political or economic affairs. Statistically, they had to be correct about some things...

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    #12

    The World Already Ended In 2012 And We’re In An Alternate Reality

    Half-Earth showing vibrant nature on one side, fiery apocalypse on the other, symbolizing conspiracy theories.

    beasternchen Report

    Peter Bear
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just like the 'simulation' question, it's irrelevant. The world we perceive *is* our reality, in any practical terms.

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    #13

    There’s A Secret City Under The Earth (Hollow Earth Theory)

    A mysterious airship flies over a world revealing hidden rooms, evoking deep conspiracy theories.

    First Proof Press Report

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    #14

    Big Pharma Is Hiding Cures For Diseases To Make More Money

    Test tubes and beaker with colorful liquids, reflecting conspiracy theories exploration in a lab setting.

    RF._.studio _ Report

    Tams21
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If companies are willing to hide the harmful effects of smoking and fossil fuels and make huge profits on medication like insulin then I certainly believe this is possible.

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    #15

    There’s A Secret Base On The Dark Side Of The Moon

    Crescent moon against a dark sky, symbolizing conspiracy theories exploration.

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No der that’s.a Pink Floyd song it’s NOT REAL 😂

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    #16

    Area 51 Is Hiding Evidence Of Alien Life

    UFO-themed self parking sign under a clear sky, suggesting conspiracy theories.

    Michael Herren Report

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    #17

    The Bermuda Triangle Is A Portal To Another Dimension

    Whirlpool resembling a rabbit hole in the ocean, evoking conspiracy theories depth.

    Travel and Leisure Asia Report

    geezeronthehill
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The North American Great Lakes are more dangerous than the "Bermuda triangle".

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    #18

    The Human Brain Has Powers That Are Being Suppressed

    Abstract digital art of a brain with purple and green hues, symbolizing conspiracy theories.

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely. The power of critical thinking.

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    #19

    Genetically Modified Foods Are Designed To Make People Sick

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    Riviera Produce Report

    Orysha
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nope they are designed to be sterile and then you have to buy them every year.

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    #20

    Giants Once Roamed The Earth

    Gigantic bearded figure confronts three people on a rocky path, evoking mysterious conspiracy theories.

    a_scarcy Report

    Karen B
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humanoid giants? I'm pretty sure dinosaurs and other giants existed.

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    #21

    5G Is Harmful And Used To Control The Population

    5G sign illuminated against a backdrop of metal grid and lights, symbolizing modern technology amidst conspiracy theory discussions.

    Z z Report

    JenC
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one isn't new. 100 years ago some people thought the Spanish Flu wa spread by telegraph wires (the 'scary' new tech of the day).

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    #22

    Birds Aren’t Real - They’re Government Drones

    Two pigeons nuzzling each other on a ledge, with blurred orange flowers in the background, exploring conspiracy theories.

    Ashithosh U Report

    ToGo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my cats is, sadly, a phenomenal hunter and I've seen the insides of too many to know that they are most definitely flesh and bone. (for anyone worried, she is older now and doesn't hunt them like she used to, hasnt even brought any back this year yet 🤞. Mice and rats though...).

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    #23

    The Moon Landing In 1969 Was Staged

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    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As has been observed, it was the height of the Cold war, and USSR would have been monitoring everything. They'd have said if the transmissions weren't coming from the moon.

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    #24

    Fluoride In Water Isn’t Safe

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    Miriam Alonso Report

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My grandfather discovered the benefits of putting fluoride in mouthwash, and National Heritage decided to mark his birthplace. You can tell which house it is - it's the one with no plaque.

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    #25

    Chemtrails Are Used For Mind Control

    Airplane flying with contrails, evoking conspiracy theories about chemtrails in a clear sky.

    Nikita Grishin Report

    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They just bloody vapour tails ffs will people shouting this bs get a life already 😂

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    #26

    The Earth Is Flat

    Flat Earth graphic depicting a dome over a flat, disc-shaped Earth with space and stars in the background, highlighting conspiracy theories.

    Mark Schaefer Report

    General Anaesthesia
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the earth were flat, cats would have pushed everything off the edge by now.

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    #27

    The Moon Is A Hologram

    Blue moon with crater details, evoking themes from conspiracy theories, set against a dark space backdrop.

    Kevin Gill Report

    Tamra
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One percent said "yes"? 🤣

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