The Flurry Around Roswell
Imagine an ordinary day at a farm, when suddenly something bizarre happens: an aircraft crashes under circumstances too weird to be imaginable. This is what reportedly happened in mid-1947, near Roswell, New Mexico. Initially dismissed as a regular crash by the local air-force station, mysterious debris recovered from the site raised many eyebrows.
The Tangible Proof
Fragments of a thin, metallic fabric that couldn’t be cut, burnt, or broken formed the basis of the conspiracy. The United States government soon swooped in, confiscating the artefacts and suppressing eyewitness accounts. The official account touted the crash as nothing more than a fallen weather balloon. Enthusiasts, however, maintained it was the wreckage of an extraterrestrial vessel, citing the odd properties of the debris.
Figuring Out the Bermuda Triangle
Another incident that birthed a storm of conspiracy theories is the famous Bermuda Triangle. A series of unexplained disappearances of ships and aircraft within this mythical stretch located off the southeastern coast of the U.S has intrigued people for decades.
How Deep Does the Mystery Go?
Theories suggesting the presence of extraterrestrial beings, lost civilizations and magnetic anomalies have long fed the mystery. While the U.S Coast Guard insists that these theories overlook the harsh natural features of the Atlantic Ocean, many believe there’s something otherworldly about this mysterious area.
Who Shot JFK?
November 22, 1963, marked a pivotal moment when the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy was fatally shot in Dallas, Texas. The Warren Commission officially declared a lone gunman, Lee Harvey Oswald, responsible. However, the secrecy and rapid government movements post-assassination turned public opinion.
Conspiracies and Confusions
Theories suggesting the involvement of the CIA, organized crime, Cuba, or even an inside job have since been spinning around the assassination. The existence of the ‘grassy knoll’, a shadowy figure and the controversial bullet were among the pieces of evidence making rounds. It seems this particular historical mystery will keep the world guessing.
The 9/11 Inside Job
One of the most devastating attacks on American soil, the collapse of the Twin Towers on September 11, 2001, has seen its fair share of doubt and dissection. While Al-Qaeda’s involvement is officially acknowledged, skeptics speculate the U.S. government’s role to justify initiating the war on terror.
Puzzling Pieces
Questions arose due to the unusual collapse of the towers and World Trade Center 7, which erupted into flames and fell hours later despite not being hit by any aircraft. Some also point to the Pentagon attack, where a commercial airliner supposedly left a hole much too small for its size.
The Moon Landing: Fact or Fabrication?
One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind. Or was it? The moon landing carried out by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin in 1969 has been a source of bickering amongst conspiracy theorists. They argue the landing was an elaborate hoax staged by NASA and the U.S. Government.
Facts and Fiction
Those who dispute the Apollo moon landing’s validity cite shadows in the astronauts’ photographs, the absence of stars in the sky, and the flag fluttering despite the moon’s atmosphere lacking air. NASA and reputable scientists have since debunked these theories, but the debate still rages on.
The Illuminati and the New World Order
Founded in 1776, the Bavarian Illuminati, an Enlightenment-era secret society, has sparked countless theories. Speculations have gone as far as to suggest that the Illuminati survived and is striving to establish a New World Order led by a global elite.
All in the Details
Conspiracists believe the Illuminati symbolisms are cleverly embedded everywhere, especially in pop culture, subtly influencing the masses. They are often blamed for orchestrating major world events to serve their grand plan. Skeptics, however, dismiss such ideas, arguing that humans are prone to see patterns even when none exist.