13 of the Strangest Conspiracy Theories You’ve Probably Never Heard About

Conspiracy theories seem to be everywhere, but, sadly (or – actually – probably for the best), most of them fly under the radar for most of us. Unless something happens that places them in the mainstream consciousness, only a select few followers of said beliefs ever even know they exist.

And let me tell you, after you check some of these out, you’re going to be sorry you weren’t let in on the secrets sooner.

As told by the Buzzfeed Community.

13. Ronald Reagan did away with the birds. All of them.

All birds died in 1986 and were replaced with drones to spy on the public.

12. Leonardo DiCaprio had something to do with River Phoenix’s death.

Shortly after his Oscar nomination for Running on Empty, River Phoenix was asked what movie he wanted to do next. He pulled out a copy of The Basketball Diaries and said, “I want to play Jim Carroll.” Phoenix would have done anything to get this role, but apparently Leo DiCaprio wanted it as well. That’s why he played a part in Phoenix’s fatal overdose.

In fact, Leo has even admitted to seeing Phoenix at a party in LA the night he died. After his untimely death, the role of Jim Carroll went to Leo DiCaprio, which helped launch him into superstardom.

11. The Red Cross isn’t using your blood the way you think.

 

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Something sinister is going on with the blood donations the Red Cross collects. Sometimes they sell it for profit, and other times the government uses it for biowarfare testing. Most shockingly, the Illuminati uses it for satanic rituals.

10. Stevie Wonder isn’t really blind.

A lot of people believe this one. Donald Glover even got a little suspicious after meeting Stevie Wonder a few times. He claimed that some things just weren’t adding up. Interesting!

9. Big Pharma is hiding cures for diseases like cancer and HIV.

 

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This one is simple: the pharmaceutical industry makes billions and billions of dollars each year, so they have no interest in releasing the already-existing vaccines. Unfortunately, lifetime treatments for an “incurable” disease are way more lucrative for them.

8. J.K. Rowling is hiding a big secret.

Some people believe that J.K. Rowling didn’t actually write the Harry Potter books. Instead, they were ghost-written by a giant group people. This conspiracy theory goes one step further and claims that Rowling is actually Rita Skeeter, and she wrote the stories of Harry Potter after being banished from the Wizarding World.

7. Men in Black is based in real life.

 

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Aliens exist, and the government is trying to cover it up. They have a secret organization, almost identical to the one in Men in Black, whose job is to destroy all evidence and memory of alien lifeforms.

6. Coke and Pepsi are one and the same.

Apparently the rivalry between each company is completely fake. It’s simply used as a ploy to get people to take sides and buy more of each product. That way the people who secretly own both companies will make even more money.

5. Ancestry DNA (and like services) are owned by the government, who wants to build genetic models of every citizen.

Ancestry DNA kits are actually kind of genius. Not only are you paying to give the government samples of your DNA, but you’re also letting them do research on you and your family. Now they can track you, learn about your genetics, and keep records of your extremely personal information.

4. The government is trying to convince you to shave off your beard so it won’t mess with facial recognition software.

This one is pretty self-explanatory. It’s hard for the government to keep tabs on humans if their facial recognition software doesn’t work, so they anonymously claimed that beards were unsanitary, in hopes that people would shave them.

3. The real Paul McCartney died in 1966.

This one is dark. Apparently Paul McCartney died in a car crash in 1966. He was then replaced by a lookalike because the band’s managers thought there’d be an uptake in suicides if people found out the truth about his death. The other Beatles members apparently referred to the lookalike as “Faul,” a combination of the words “fake Paul.”

2. Television was created as a grand distraction from the events of real life.

The first American TV stations came into existence in the late ’20s and early ’30s, but televisions weren’t commercially sold until about 1938. Around the same time, the government was making a lot of mistakes and needed to distract the public from what was really going on. Interesting.

1. All of reality is an illusion a la The Truman Show.

 

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Reality is an illusion. Every decision you’ve ever made, everything you’ve ever seen or believed, and everything in existence (even the entire universe) is fake. Essentially, we’re all stuck in a computer game and someone has been controlling us.

You’re off to do more research now, aren’t you?

I know I am!

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12 Celebs Who Dressed as Other Celebs for Halloween and Nailed It

You know what time it is – when pics of hilarious Halloween costumes start to roll in. And some of the best moments are realizing that celebrities can be fans, too.

These 12 famous people love other famous people so much that they decided to dress as them for Halloween, and if you ask me, there’s no better way to tip your hat to a colleague.

12. Kylie Jenner went as Marilyn Monroe.

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11. Liza Koshy dressed as Anna Wintour.

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10. In Halloween microfashion: Baby Stormi as her mom, Kylie Jenner.

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My baby!!!!!!!! ??????????? i cant handle this!!!!

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9. Ciara and Russ Wilson went as Beyonce and Jay Z.

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8. Hallie Jade as Ariana Grande.

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7. Nina Dobrev as Billie Ellish.

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6. And so was Stephanie Beatriz.

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5. Also, Jameela Jamil!

4. Ellen went as Cardi E.

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3. HAIM went as Hansen.

2. Kevin Hart as The Rock (in a turtleneck).

1. Lisa Renna in J.Lo’s infamous Grammy’s dress.

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All of this makes me realize I really need to up my costume game next year!

What’s your favorite Halloween costume ever? Share it with us – pics or it didn’t happen!

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20 Jokes About “National Treasure” That Deserve to Be Shared

I feel like there’s really no way to hate the movie National Treasure. It’s a silly premise, sure, and the dialogue leaves something to be desired, but the leads have good chemistry and the sidekick character has comic timing for days.

Plus, it’s inspired these 20 posts, and really, that makes it an instant classic.

20. Please, please let this happen.

19. It is quite the 180, but that’s what makes it so amazing.

18. We will all fight you.

17. Describe your perfect date.

16. Riley Poole is the only one with common sense, here, and we love him for it.

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15. Yeah, no hanky panky during the film, sir.

14. More proof you can’t trust Rotten Tomatoes.

13. I could get behind that.

12. It can say anything you want, really.

11. Season 1 of Game of Thrones all makes sense, now.

10. No one is going to argue with you I don’t think.

9. Yeah, what if THAT?

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8. With responses like that, you could have been IN the movies!

7. Isn’t life great when it comes full circle like that?

6. Maybe he’s a big fan of lemonade?

5. Even Lin Manuel is a fan.

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4. It really was real all the time.

3.There’s no way around it.

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2. I’d almost forgotten about this amazing moment.

1. I would like to read this essay now, please.

I’m off for a rewatch, because yeah. I love it.

Do you like this movie? Why or why not? We’d love to hear about it in the comments!

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‘The Office’ Version of ‘Clue’ Lets Players Figure out Who Killed Toby

If you’ve spent time watching the American version of The Office, you know that Toby Flenderson is always the whipping boy. Michael Scott, the mediocre bossman, can’t stand the sight of Toby and lets him know every chance he gets that he’d prefer Toby quit his job and not show his face around the office any longer.

So it makes perfect sense that in the Clue The Office board game, players are tasked with finding out who killed poor Toby, where the murder took place, and what weapon was used.

In the game, you can play as one of six characters: Jim Halpert, Pam Beesly, Dwight Schrute, Angela Martin, Stanley Hudson, or Andy Bernard. You can’t play as Michael Scott because, as you might have guessed, he will be doing everything he can to get in the way of your investigation. The mystery will take you throughout the Dundler-Mifflin universe, including such spots as the warehouse, the kitchen, Michael’s office, and the employee parking lot.

It looks like the board game is currently out of stock on the Hot Topic website, but keep an eye on that link if you want a chance at scoring one. It may even be worth it to venture to *GASP* your local shopping mall to see if they have one of these babies in stock because they’re going for $200 on Amazon.

This would make a great gift for the holidays though, wouldn’t it? We all know how many people out there are obsessed with The Office, so get busy hunting for one of these ASAP. Got it? Good!

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15 Photos That Prove Japan Is Living in the Future

I haven’t had the opportunity to travel to Japan, but it is definitely at the top of my travel list. Why, you ask?

Well, all you really need to do is look at these photos. Not only are the people incredibly gracious, the food is great, and there are amazing sights to see, but the Japanese are really ahead of the curve as far as integrating technology into the day-to-day.

And these photos prove it. Take a look and start dreaming about your next overseas trip…

1. A robot restaurant!

2. That looks like a great dining experience.

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3. Coming right up!

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4. Or delivered by train.

5. Heated toilet seats.

6. Photobooths are on point.

7. Look at that vending machine.

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8. Tiny sleeping capsules.

9. Sparkling subway.

10. That’s gas station food in Japan.

11. Really nice desserts.

12. Food on the train is darn good, too.

13. That’s what you can get at a baseball game.

14. Fish for your dinner!

15. Museum design is fantastic.

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What year is it again? See what I’m talking about?

Like I said, way ahead of the curve…

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15 Funny Tweets About My Chemical Romance Reuniting

We all know that you love My Chemical Romance. It’s okay, you’re not alone, friend. This is a safe space for MCR fans.

And now that they’re reuniting, you can shout out from the rooftops about how excited you are to see them back together again!

You never left your emo phase behind AND YOU KNOW IT…

1. Kids today…are scary!

2. Here, here!

3. Take it easy…

4. Parents won’t be pleased.

5. SOLD OUT.

6. The holy trinity.

7. Hahahahaha. All fired up.

8. Not telling the truth…

9. Immediate eye shadow.

10. OH MY GOD.

11. I’m baaaaaaack.

12. Here we go again.

13. A lot of tears.

14. A direct correlation.

15. Welp, maybe not done yet…

Two things:

  1. What other bands do you want to see play some reunion shows?
  2. If you have some old photos of you decked out in emo clothing and makeup, PLEASE SHARE THEM IN THE COMMENTS!

I’m so exciteeeedddd.

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Take a Break and Enjoy These 10 Interesting Facts

Workin’ 9 to 5…or later. No matter what your work schedule entails, sometimes you just need a break.

Am I right or am I right?

Yes, I’m right.

That’s why you need to take a short break, push your work to the side, and enjoy these 10 facts. That way, you’ll at least feel like you did something productive with your day.

Start your break…NOW!

1. Sweden in Japan!

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2. Life inside the crater.

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3. Are you a punny person?

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4. Smooth move, Bill…

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5. This might help out this winter.

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6. She nailed it!

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7. Sounds like paradise.

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8. Just a little late…

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9. That’s a cool fact.

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10. All kinds of keys.

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Okay, you had your fun…now it’s time to get back to work! Now!

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A Famous 73-Year-Old YouTuber Who Made Massive Meals for Orphans Has Passed Away

This guy sounded like quite a human being.

The man behind the extremely popular YouTube channel Grandpa Kitchen has sadly passed away at the age of 73.

Narayana Reddy amassed a following of more than 6 million followers on YouTube with his cooking videos. In the videos, Reddy prepared enormous meals for orphans, making him a beloved hero in many circles.

Reddy was a 73-year-old grandfather whose generosity shone through in his how-to cooking tutorials, as he laid out how to make such dishes as pizza, lasagna, donuts, and many other meals. All the proceeds he received from his massively popular videos were donated to charities because Reddy truly tried to help the needy people in his community in India.

Reddy started the YouTube channel in 2017 and shot to incredible popularity in a short amount of time. On his Patreon page, Reddy wrote, ‘We entertain people by cooking food and donate the proceeds to charities. Our goal is to provide basic necessities like food, clothing, school supplies and birthday gifts to the orphans.”

Reddy’s grand-nephew talked about how the YouTube channel got started: “We used to have jobs in the city and would visit him during the holidays and he would always make big meals for us. We then got the idea that we should do the same for the community.” His grand-nephew added that his family will continue the elder Reddy’s work.

Here’s one of Reddy’s cooking tutorials that he became so well known for:

After Reddy’s passing, Grandpa Kitchen posted one final video tribute to the man who gave so much to so many:

He was a great man, and he will be missed by many.

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12 Movies That Were Very Historically Inaccurate

A lot of people don’t go to the movies for accuracy – in fact, most of us would probably rather just get lost in a good story and not notice all of the mistakes. But if you’re someone who knows anything at all about history, I bet these 12 movies made you cringe.

And frankly, if the filmmakers can’t be subtle in their inaccuracies, it’s hard for me to want to watch their stuff again.

12. The Last Samurai

You’re probably not shocked that the Tom Cruise vehicle doesn’t quite get the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion quite right. For starters, there were no ninjas, and the fight scenes employ swords instead of guns and rifles, which were plentiful at the time.

11. Amistad

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Spielberg’s take on an 1839 slave ship rebellion gets a whole lot wrong, including the idea that a bunch of sympathetic white heroes, like John Quincy Adams, were ready and waiting to save the day. It also conveniently left out the fact that over 3,000 white people paid 12 cents each to stare at the jailed Africans as they awaited trial.

10. Braveheart

There were many Scottish rebellions against English rule during the late 13th and early 14th centuries, but although there were battles, very little is actually known about the real William Wallace.

9. Pocahontas

Though Captain John Smith did tell a story about the chief’s daughter saving his life, the historical record still debates whether she did it on purpose. We’re also not sure about her role in brokering a supposed peace agreement between early colonizers and the Powhatan tribe.

Also, Pocahontas was only 12 at the time and was not romantically involved with John Smith. She did later marry an Englishman by the name of John Rolfe, but only after being captured at the age of 19. And, unfortunately, Pocahontas – along with 90% of the native population that encountered the early settlers – perished due to disease and/or genocide.

I’d like to see Disney tackle that with an uplifting song.

8. Marie Antoinette

As something of a royalist, or at least a royal apologist, this one got under my skin – it depicted Antoinette as little more than a shallow teenager who loved the fashion and excess that came with the crown, while historians agree she was intelligent, politically savvy, and cared deeply for her children and the people of France.

Also, she probably never said “let them eat cake,” but if she did, it’s likely the context would have made the statement appropriate.

7. Shakespeare In Love

Unlike many of these films, this one is not trying to recount a true story – it’s more a historical pastiche. But still, there are too many glaring anachronisms to recount here, and they run the gamut from accent to props. Safe to say, it’s not going to win over any Shakespearean or Renaissance scholars anytime soon.

6. A Beautiful Mind

Real life math genius John Nash was a schizophrenic, and most critics believe his disease manifested differently than the film indicates. It also doesn’t capture the complexities of his treatment.

5. 300

A real battle between the Spartans and the Persians did indeed take place in 480BC, but those involved probably weren’t dressed to showcase their abs – and wardrobe isn’t the only department that took serious liberties. The Spartan army is believed to have been closer to 7000 strong, and if there was a smaller force of 300 sent to hold the line, all of them would have likely perished for their effort.

4. Pearl Harbor

This movie is terrible for so many reasons, but the fact that military details are glossed over, omitted, exaggerated, or just plain wrong certainly increases the eye-rolling factor.

Just so we’re clear – FDR never climbed out of his wheelchair to prove “impossible” things can happen because, you know…he was actually paralyzed due to childhood polio.

3. The Patriot

 

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This much-loved movie takes many liberties, adding scenes and events that aren’t at all factual. British troops never burned people alive in a locked church, for one, even though there weren’t any set “rules of war,” as Gibson’s character keeps insisting.

The slaves in the film were also disturbingly happy.

2. The Sound of Music

The real Captain Von Trapp was a loving and involved father, but the family’s escape was quite dramatized for the film. If they would have hiked over the Alps from Austria they would have ended up in Germany, not Switzerland, so in real life, they left via Italy just hours before the borders were closed for the duration.

1. Argo

Though the premise of the film – that a fake movie production was created to undertake the rescue of six Americans stuck in Iran – is true, the film downplays Canada’s significant involvement in the effort. Also, in real life there was no drama during the airport escape.

But you have to admit, that scene is probably what won them the Best Picture Oscar, so maybe it was worth it.


I mean, why not just hire an expert to make sure you get it right? Or you know, Google enough to ensure you’re not messing up anything big?

Do things like this bother you? Are they deal breakers? Tell us about it in the comments!

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20 Famous Men and Women You Might Not Know Were Adopted

You probably know at least a couple of people in your life who are adopted. It could be friends, family members, co-workers – anyone really.

There’s also a good chance that you know people who are adopted, but you don’t know it because they haven’t told you. Every adopted person is on their own journey and they can choose to divulge that information if and when they see fit.

Here are 20 celebrities that you might not know were adopted, and you might be a little bit surprised.

Take a look.

1. Steve Jobs

 

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2. Frances McDormand

 

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3. Keegan-Michael Key

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4. Liz Phair

 

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5. Faith Hill

 

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6. Nicole Richie

 

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7. Debbie Harry

 

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8. Nelson Mandela

 

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9. Melissa Gilbert

 

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10. Sarah McLachlan

 

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11. Kristin Chenoweth

 

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12. John Lennon

 

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13. Ray Liotta

 

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14. Jamie Foxx

 

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15. Andy Dick

 

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16. Scott Hamilton

 

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17. Dave Thomas

 

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18. Colin Kaepernick

 

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19. Simone Biles

 

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20. Maya Angelou

 

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Do you know of any more famous adopted folks who we left off the list?

Share them in the comments! Please and thank you!

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