Ten Most Popular Conspiracy Theories

Why do people believe in conspiracy theories?

First of all, it's not just a few loners on the internet�prior research indicates
that half the American public believes in at least one conspiracy theory in any
given year.

Political scientists Eric Oliver and Thomas Wood, who studied the subject, defined
a conspiracy theory as �an explanation that makes reference to hidden, malevolent
forces seeking to advance some nefarious aim." A conspiracy theory does not have to
be untrue, but it is sure to contradict the usual, popularly-accepted version of
the same event or phenomena.

Once a conspiracy theory becomes the accepted explanation, it stops being a

conspiracy theory and becomes a fact of history. This certainly is one reason
people continue to believe�they hope their views will eventually be proven right.

1. Secret Group Controlling World

2. President Obama Wasn't Born in the U.S. and May Be a Secret Muslim
3. The Attacks on 9/11 Were an Inside Job
4. Lizard People aka �Reptilians" Are Running the World
5. JFK Assassination
6. Aliens Are Contacting Us
7. The Moon Landing Was Faked
8. FDA is Withholding the Cure for Cancer
9. Chemtrails
10. The Holocaust Did Not Happen

Source: Big Think