10 Conspiracy Theories That Actually Affected the Real World

Evidence? We don't need no stinking evidence! For this list, we're looking at high profile cases in which conspiracy theories have had real consequences. There have been real conspiracies in history, but conspiracy theories typically invoke conspiracies in ways that ignore more probable explanations, cherry-pick evidence, and resist falsification. Conspiracy theorists often include the absence of evidence, or even opposition to their claims, as further proof! Our list includes Pizzagate, Satanic Panic, 5G Misinformation, and more. Have you watched close friends or family members get lost down the misinformation rabbit hole? Were your relationships OK? Share your experiences with us in the comments. read more...