An image illustrating the flat Earth theory, which is a popular conspiracy theory that became famous in the 1950s with the formation of the Flat Earth Society. (Image courtesy of Getty Images)
From suggestions that Kennedy's assassination was an “inside job” to claims that vaccines contain microchips, the world is full of conspiracy theories. The term was coined in the 1860s, when it appeared in a letter to The New York Times discussing British aid during the Civil War.
Fast forward 150 years and we see that conspiracy theories have become more prevalent than ever before, which can be attributed to the rise of social media, the spread of misinformation, and a number of psychological factors, including the desire to understand the world around us.
But how well do you know about the most outrageous conspiracy theories? Test your knowledge of the Illuminati, fake moon landings, flat Earth and other bizarre claims in our conspiracy theory quiz. Don't forget to sign in to add your name to the leaderboard, and if you need a hint, just hit the yellow button.
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Lydia Smith is a health and science journalist who has written for publications in the UK and US. She holds an MA in Psychology from the University of Glasgow and an MA in English Literature from King's College London.
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