Conspiracy theories
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Russian intelligence reportedly created the Seth Rich conspiracy theory, report reveals
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How conspiracy theories fuel prejudice towards minorities
In Depth Psychology experiment on the effects of conspiracies has ‘particularly worrying’ results
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Conspiracy theorists ‘more likely to commit crimes’
Speed Read Psychologists find believers are more inclined to accept and actively engage in antisocial behaviour
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'Elvis Presley is alive' and 11 more conspiracy theories
In Depth In a post-truth world, conspiracy theories are aplenty - here are some of the most intriguing and bizarre out there
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Who killed JFK? The Kennedy conspiracy theories
In Depth President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 55 years ago sparking decades of speculation
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Who killed JFK? The Kennedy conspiracy theories
In Depth President John F. Kennedy was assassinated 55 years ago sparking decades of speculation
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Why is George Soros tied to so many conspiracy theories?
In Depth Funding habits of the Hungarian billionaire philanthropist was a major far-right talking point in the US midterms
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Michael Jackson ‘alive’: five conspiracy theories about his death
In Depth The world was left reeling by the King of Pop’s passing in 2009 - but some believe it never happened
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The Roswell incident: how ‘UFO sighting’ sparked 70 years of conspiracy theories
In Depth A US government ‘cover-up’, the declassification of top secret files and big-budget alien movies have fuelled interest in UFOs
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Flat Earth conspiracy theorists gather for first UK convention
Speed Read IT and NHS workers among attendees at the event in Birmingham
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Mysterious void discovered in Great Pyramid of Giza
In Depth Scientists believe the 100ft gap could unlock the mystery of pyramid’s construction
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Alt-right YouTuber stabs father to death in ‘Nazi’ row
In Depth Lane Davis, who published as Seattle4Truth, was ‘obsessed’ with conservative conspiracy theories
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The maths equation threatening to disprove conspiracy theories
In Depth Moon landing hoax would have been exposed in three years, according to scientist's formula
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Conservative critics attack Paul Ryan with references to his 'Muslim beard'
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By Jeva Lange Published
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