Ever wonder what the most popular conspiracy theories are? Conspiracy theories have been around since the beginning of mankind. It is human nature to wonder, question, find explanations, and formulate opinions on different topics. While there are countless conspiracy theories being circulated out there, we have compiled a list of some of the most widely believed. Browse a little through our countdown to see if there’s one theory you yourself are a fan of.
No. 7: The Clinton Body Count
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The Clinton Body County refers to a list of over 50 people, associates of the former US president Bill Clinton, who have died under questionable circumstances. The people who believe in this theory claim that Clinton slowly and inconspicuously ordered the assassination of everyone who stood in the way of his career, one by one.
No. 6: Organized Religion
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Religion has been a source of controversy and debate since its very inception. Those who believe that major organized religions use their influence to control the population of followers are not few at all. This particular conspiracy theory has circulated for centuries and it is highly unlikely that it will die out in the near future.
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No. 5: Area 51
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Ah, the infamous Area 51! Our list would not have been complete without mentioning the conspiracy theories relating to the government testing facility located in Groom Lake, Nevada. Over the years, there have been numerous theories regarding Area 51: some say that it is home to an alien spacecraft that landed in Roswell, New Mexico. Others state that alien technologies are being tested in the facility and some even believe that actual extraterrestrial beings aid with these researches.
No. 4: John F. Kennedy’s Assassination
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Movies, books, TV shows, and of course the Internet are filled with the idea that JFK’s murder was not exactly what it appeared to be. There are voices that have stated that the assassination was not the act of a psychopath and that people within the US government may have ordered the attack.
No. 3: 9/11
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More than a decade after the tragic events of 9/11, numerous conspiracy theories regarding what really happened that day continue to circulate. The most popular conspiracy revolving around the 9/11 events state the US government either conducted the attacks, or at least knew that they were about to happen and choose not to intervene, as a means to convince the public that war was a necessity.
No. 2: UFO and Extraterrestrial Visitations Cover-Up
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An overwhelming majority of conspiracy theories revolves around aliens and UFOs. Numerous people, including renowned scientists, journalists, and even politicians seem to believe that extraterrestrial forms of life have visited our planet and that governments worldwide are going to extreme lengths to cover up these visitations.
No. 1: The New World Order
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This is by far the conspiracy theory with the most followers around the world. According to it, an international group of elites is using the central banking system in order to manipulate governments, media organizations, and industries all over the globe. It is widely believed that the people who make up the New World Order have contributed greatly to numerous events both in history and contemporary times, such as the 2007-2008 economic crisis.
