The Top Ten Conspiracy Theories of All Time

Conspiracies: Keeping Us on Our Toes for Generations

We made it! The Maya with their infernal calendar, surrounded in myth and legend but above all else falsehoods made up by crazies across the World Wide Web. But, in a sense it’s far from over, more news pops up every day about specific “calculations” we might have missed. The conspiracies continue and it’s starting back up again, and for some buying back into it will no doubt be a pleasure.

Maya Calender

There is still plenty to worry about

What exactly is a “conspiracy theory”?

Basically, a conspiracy theory encompasses entire events that have either been covered up, in an evil plot by world governments; or events that have actually occurred, but the details and real truth have been covered up about that certain event. Makes sense right?

Conspiracies have been around for over a century. Believe me when I tell you there are in fact several conspiracies, and far too many to put into one post. However, compiling a list of the top 10 wasn’t too difficult considering some are more popular than others. The 10 listed here, combined, have millions of believers. There are a few that personally make me wonder as well.

Easy Questions, Hard Answers

When convention and science offer us no answers, might we not finally turn to the fantastic as a plausibility? – Agent Fox Mulder

Conspiracies sometimes present us with a catch-22 of sorts. There are conspiracies that seem so outlandish and just plain nuts, to a few that can really get you thinking. But, at the end of the day, these theorists claim a direct assault is taking place on their reputations from mainstream media, and the Government. In a sense most will claim a conspiracy within a conspiracy – its enough to make your head spin in every direction.

So, you decide – are most of these fear mongering at its best? Or, are there a few here we should be worried about?

X-Files Poster Mulder

One last thought:

Keep in mind while reading this list that past events, such as the rise of Nazi Germany have involved government conspiracies. World history teaches us that certain events were in fact created to fool the masses. So in a sense, it’s not too difficult to understand particular points of views when discussing conspiracy theories.

Let me know in the comments below what you think. Try to keep an open mind, and enjoy!

The JFK Assassination: The JFK Assassination

Was it 3 or 4 shots fired? No matter how many specials you air on Myth Busters or other forensic shows; this conspiracy isn’t going away any time soon. The Warren Commission concluded that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone, when he fired his weapon from the Texas Book Depository. Oswald would later be killed while in police custody by Jack Ruby…who also conveniently acted alone.
NASA Faked The Moon Landing: NASA Faked The Moon Landing

Is that flag waving in the wind? You know, waving in the wind of space? A group lovingly called “The Flat Earth Society”, gave the masses something to really ponder - Neil Armstrong’s walk on the Moon was actually created on a movie set in Arizona. And, let’s not forget about Buzz Aldren’s shadow; we all know a shadow shouldn’t make an appearance without a light source.
Roswell New Mexico: Roswell New Mexico

Alright, lets think about this for a moment; see the image of the newspaper? Ask yourself, who is really to blame for this conspiracy theory? This one is highly debated, but the amount of people still coming forward, years later really makes you think! Especially, Lieutenant Walter Haut; before his death, he swore in an affidavit he saw the hanger where they kept debris from the UFO. Major cover-up?
The Jesus Conspiracy(s): The Jesus Conspiracy(s)

Was Jesus Christ a married man? Did he and Mary Magdalene have children? There are so many mysteries surrounding Christ and Christianity as a whole. Although these conspiracies involving Christ have been around for a long time; it was the Author Dan Brown, who opened up Pandora’s box, sending the Religious world into an angry frenzy.
Elvis Presley Faked His Own Death: Elvis Presley Faked His Own Death

The man died on a toilet! Honestly, if you were going to fake your own death, would it in any way, fashion or form involve a toilet?! This was actually a misunderstanding; Elvis’s family was trying to hide the ‘small pharmacy’ found within his system – which conflicted with the original coroners report.
Chemtrails or Contrails?: Chemtrails or Contrails?

Look in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, its a Chemtrail, almost the same as a contrail, the nice puff of smoke jet engines leave behind. But Chemtrails are different…they last more than a few hours, where as normal Contrails should disappear in less than an hour. Are we being blanketed by substances? A Government conspiracy for mass inoculation or worse mass depopulation?
Lizard People Run the World: Lizard People Run the World

Its not only the Queen, it’s also former president Bush, Clinton and Obama; whose blood line leads to the “Reptilian Brother Hood”. Those familiar faces we see, who hold some level of government power, are in fact Lizards – this includes Beyonce and Lady Gaga…so take that mainstream! Just when you thought it might be safe to shake what your mama gave you!
The 9-11 Conspiracy: The 9-11 Conspiracy

We all remember where we were on that horrible day. The event sent shock waves around the world…at the end of the day, we were all affected by this tragedy. Questions theorists ask include: Steel beams melting? Planned implosion? WWT 7? Flight 93 shot down? Among many others…
The Georgia Guidestones: The Georgia Guidestones

Okay, creepy alert- The Georgia Guidestones are eerie! No one knows who really funded their construction; he only went by the name of “Mr. Christian”. Reading the stones messages however, is for the most part, thought provoking. But the “population” reference; keeping the number of people in this world below 500,000,000? Is super creepy.
The New World Order: The New World Order

This conspiracy has been around a long time, but that’s because it connects all the theories listed here. The Illuminati has 13 blood lines; 13 families controlling the world. The NWO conspiracy goes into incredible detail, with so many twists and turns its hard to keep track. They control everything including the federal reserve, and are responsible for most of society’s disasters.

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Jim Fox

The only one with any hint of credibility is JFK and that because the first commission was clearly a whitewash; still it proves nothing. Too many loose ends in that story.

You missed the biggest CS of all- the Global Warming myth...

son74

Hey Jim,

Thanks for reading. As for the Global Warming myth...oh man that is a whole different can of worms! I'm almost to scared to open it....

franzie122

To not believe that global warming is occurring is to be illiterate, uneducated, unread and weird. If you don't want to believe part of it is man made, okay, but not to believe it is happening is really naive.

son74

Hey Franzie,

Thanks for taking the time to read the post. I think your comment and the one from Jim is exactly why I didn't include it on the list. The issue of Global Warming is literally cut down the middle in public opinion. Half say its some sort of conspiracy/myth, while the other half, firmly believe Global Warming is occurring...this includes a portion of scientists, etc. The topic of Global Warming has no place beside a faked moon landing or alien cover-up, but it would make on hell of a forum topic for debating...which I am sure there are plenty out there.

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Aggie

You have to love a bit of "who really knows the answer", as with most things unless it can be proved without a shadow of a doubt there will always be those that wont beleive it happened.

Why have they not been back to the moon?

Who cares where Elvis died?

If Aliens were sensible they would stay away (if they were real of course)

Twin Towers - no comment - terrible tragedy but it was written about in a book years before hand.

The list goes on and on ......

Hi Rick,

"Keep in mind while reading this list that past events, such as the rise of Nazi Germany have involved government conspiracies. World history teaches us that certain events were in fact created to fool the masses. So in a sense, it’s not too difficult to understand particular points of views when discussing conspiracy theories."

I'm not really mocking anything in this post - there is actually only 1 on this list that I can't quite grasp; and its David Icks 'Lizard Theory'. That one is a bit to far fetched for me. And, I'm not to sure what to make of Chemtrails. There are in fact a few on this list that I do strongly believe-in or at the very least "question".