debunked<\/a>, but this historical moment has always had its sceptics.<\/p>\nNumber of people Googling ‘moon landing fake’<\/em> each month:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- UK – 4,400<\/li>\n
- India – 2,400<\/li>\n
- Philippines – 480<\/li>\n
- Norway – 390<\/li>\n
- Ireland – 390<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Conspiracy Theories that Keep Resurfacing<\/h2>\n
Some of the biggest conspiracy theories tend to die down and resurface every few years. <\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n- Searches for whether Prince Charles is a vampire are still happening every month around the world, although in much smaller numbers. Around 20 people search for this each month in the UK and US.<\/em><\/li>\n
- ‘Meghan Markle robot’ is another persistent theory that appears in searches in almost every country analysed. Around 110 people search for it each month in the UK. <\/em><\/li>\n
- The ‘Catcher in the Rye’ conspiracy theory, which claims the book is a trigger for trained CIA sleeper assassins, still has traction, with 140 people searching for it monthly in the US.<\/li>\n
- People also still wonder whether Keanu Reeves is immortal, thanks to a decade-old theory that his likeness has been captured in paintings and photographs throughout history. Around 210 people in the US search for this monthly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Why do so many people believe conspiracy theories?<\/h2>\n
According to Psychology Today, one of the main reasons why conspiracy theories are so appealing is that they offer explanations for seemingly random and inexplicable events, helping us feel more in control. ‘When a conspiracy theory pops up, claiming to make sense of the insensible, it can be pretty appealing.’ Confirmation bias also plays a big part, in that most people tend to seek out information that supports what they already believe. If you’re already on board with a specific theory, you’ll probably only look for articles, writers and videos that reinforce it, without even realising.<\/p>\n
Please note:<\/strong><\/p>\nConspiracy theories can often be intriguing, mysterious and fun, but things like lizard people and Elvis sightings can also become a slippery slope into much darker and sinister territory. If you do enjoy delving into conspiracy theories, remember to research evidence that both supports and refutes the idea, trust science and be respectful of those around you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Online searches reveal the top conspiracy theories in each country! Beyonc\u00e9 and the Illuminati, aliens and crop circles, lizard people. Most people love fun conspiracy theories about the world we live in, but some are more popular than others depending on where you live. To find out more about the mysteries that grab our attention, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":1162,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle"],"metadata":{"_wp_old_date":["2021-05-21","2029-11-18"],"_yoast_wpseo_title":["Top Conspiracy Theories Around the World - Fresh"],"_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":["Google Searches reveal top conspiracy theories by country for 2020. Find out which countries are searching for lizard people, Lady Gaga & the Illuminati."],"_wp_old_slug":["top-conspiracy-theories-around-the-world"],"_thumbnail_id":["1162"]},"yoast_head":"\n
