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Better Conspiracy Theories

Collected by: Mount Dora High School

Archived since: Feb, 2017

Description:

This collection consist of various conspiracy theories that have been popular throughout the 20th and 21st century. Many of these theories appeal to the younger generation who have taken an interest in topics such as these. These ideas, thought up by many people on various blogging sites, became popular in more recent years, even though some of the content revolves around past events. While many of these theories are unlikely, the public has taken a liking to this new form of entertainment, possibly because it makes them think or because it is able to unite people over a common confusion or interest in a perplexing topic.

Subject:   Society & Culture Spontaneous Events Blogs & Social Media Popular Culture Politics Conspiracy Theories

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Title: Cancer cure discovered – in 1934 ,,, but kept secret for finalcial gain | Strange

URL: http://beforeitsnews.com/strange/2011/06/cancer-cure-discovered-in-1934-but-kept-secret-for-finalcial-gain-753992.html

Description: This is a conspiracy theory that seems to have been around forever. The people who follow this theory believe that the government and health care companies are working hand in hand to prevent the cure for cancer from getting out so that they will continue to earn money from people investing in "cancer research" or "cancer treatment". Although there is not much evidence to support this theory,it still has more followers.

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Subject:   cancer cure science politics

Title: Cobain Case

URL: http://cobaincase.com

Description: This is a conspiracy theory that arose in the years following Kurt Cobain's suicide. There is a lot of evidence to back up this theory, such as the fact that he had over 3 times the amount of lethal heroine in his system before he shot himself. Many people who follow this theory are fans of Nirvana and don't believe he would have any reason to kill himself.

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Subject:   popular culture

Title: The Moon Landings Were Faked - Conspiracy Theories - TIME

URL: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1860871_1860876_1860992,00.html

Description: This news article is about a theory regarding the American moon landing in 1969. This theory is supported by the political theory of the moon landing being faked since the American people wanted to win the Space Race against the Russian people. Today, our knowledge of the moon landing has been affected by these political theories we see on the internet.

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Subject:   Science

Title: The Reptilian Elite - Conspiracy Theories - TIME

URL: http://content.time.com/time/specials/packages/article/0,28804,1860871_1860876_1861029,00.html

Description: The conspiracy theory surrounding the Reptilian Elite discusses how anyone who possesses a position of power or influence is actually a bloodthirsty reptile. These people include celebrities and government officials.

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Subject:   The Reptilian Elite

Title: The 10 Greatest and Weirdest JFK Assassination Conspiracy Theories

URL: http://io9.gizmodo.com/the-10-greatest-and-weirdest-jfk-assassination-conspira-1662475999

Description: This seed is a news article about a series of theories regarding the death of President John F Kennedy in 1963. This theory blames a variety of different governmental and political organizations and figures, such at the CIA and Jaqueline Kennedy, for the assassination of JFK. Many Americans today, including teenagers, support and research these political theories.

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Subject:   Politics

Title: About - Mandela Effect

URL: http://mandelaeffect.com/about/

Description: This website is a project of Fiona Broome. Since 2010, it’s been an online journal about real, alternate realities that people may visit every day, but not realize it.

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Subject:   Popular culture Psychology

Title: Avril Lavigne Dead & Replaced with Look-Alike? Well, It's More Interesting Than That... | moviepilot.com

URL: http://moviepilot.com/posts/3575681

Description: This theory states that the pop star Avril Lavigne died in 2003 and was replaced with a body double. This is backed up with pictures of each Avril and how their bodies contrast along with her double's mysterious new habits.

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Subject:   Popular Culture

Title: 50 Years of Conspiracy Theories - Clinton Body Count -- New York Magazine

URL: http://nymag.com/news/features/conspiracy-theories/clinton-body-count/

Description: This news article addresses the approximately 50 associates who passed away during and prior to Bill Clinton’s presidency under mysterious circumstances including 34 suicides, accidental deaths and unsolved murders. The theory suggests that political plans were known by the associates, with which they threatened to expose, causing Bill Clinton to order their progressive assassinations as to conceal and suppress various government planning.

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Subject:   Politics

Title: Why Conspiracy Theorists Think ‘The Simpsons’ May Have Predicted 9/11 | Observer

URL: http://observer.com/2010/11/why-conspiracy-theorists-think-the-simpsons-may-have-predicted-911/

Description: This news article addresses predictions made throughout one of popular cultures most widely quoted television series, The Simpsons. Most famously, events such as the 9/11 attack as well as 2016’s recent presidential elect, Donald J. Trump, have been clearly portrayed in episodes of the television show years prior to their realistic development. The conspiracy theory suggests that writers, producers, and or directors of the production receive pre-determined intel of important events, suggesting that tragedies or large political occurrences have been planned in advance.

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Subject:   Popular Culture

Title: Draco Malfoy is a Werewolf

URL: http://www.dracomalfoyisawerewolf.com/

Description: This article is a well suported theory regarding the identity of Draco Malfoy, a popular character of the famous Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. This book series, along with all of its fan created stories and theories, is an important part of popular culture among teenagers.

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Subject:   Popular Culture

Title: Home | The Lost Empire of Atlantis | 1421 | 1434 | Chinese Exploration | Gavin Menzies | Who Discovered America? | 1421 | Chinese Voyages | Renaissance history |medieval history | maritime exploration |Chinese Exploration | Admiral Zheng He | Chinese Junks

URL: http://www.gavinmenzies.net/

Description: This article addresses Gavin Menzies’s historical theory, claiming the year 1421 as the date that Chinese vessels discovered America, seventy-one years prior to Christopher Columbus’ already established discovery. The theory would result in crucial alterations in the current educational systems, with required revisions in all textbooks regarding early America as well as late 15th century European exploration.

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Subject:   History

URL: http://www.spyculture.com/clandestime-057-conspiracy-theories-the-death-of-marilyn-monroe/

Description: This is a conspiracy theory that arose in the years following Marilyn Monroe's death. The people who follow this theory believe that the government felt that due to Marilyn's rumored affair with not only Robert Kennedy, but also Fidel Castro would lead to important classified information being leaked to the communist. This possed as a serious threat to the national security and was enough to make the government kill her off.

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Subject:   politics

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