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Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
People Are Sharing The Conspiracy Theories They Actually Think Might Be Real, And Some Of These Are WILD
With everything going on in the world, it's honestly no wonder that people want to theorize about the ways that governments, celebrities, and, uh, aliens might be conspiring against the masses. That being said, when we recently asked the BuzzFeed Community about which conspiracy theories they actually believe might be real, we got some truly WILD responses. Without further ado, here's how some of the over 300 commenters responded: 1."The housing crash was crap. I guess we're just a dishonest society, but how can both the seller and buyer be doing the wrong thing and have it collapse?" —heroiczebra383 Related: 2."The moon landing was staged... Murica is all about marketing... and competing with China and Russia, LOL." —catnamedcalamity 3."That the Egyptian pyramids were designed by aliens. I don't know how they could have been built so precisely otherwise?" —txcinderelly 4."That there are cures for different cancers, but Big Pharma is keeping it quiet and such because their entire business is based on sick people." —savannahg4e56476eb 5."I think that maybe Ouija boards are *really* cursed. Once, I did one, and it spelled out my friend's name (she had bone cancer; her name was Pam) and the next morning, we found out she'd passed away..." —mxcchio- 6."I think everyone sees colors differently. I.e., my red looks like your blue, but we both learned what we see as 'red.'" —ashlynsmith "It's good to know I'm not the only one having weird thoughts like that, because I definitely have considered this. I mean, there's no way to know what other people see." —sharpgoose281 Related: 7."Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were at first a publicity stunt." —trendyflower917 8."That we are not real. Our galaxy is just located in a locker in a station in outer space or in the charm on the collar of a big orange cat." —mudda8139 9."That the calendar is built like it is (i.e., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) so we have to buy new ones every year, and it was all done by the calendar corporations to leech off our money." —the_snookie 10."Alien civilizations want nothing to do with the people of Earth because we are basically the trailer trash of the universe! We're supposed to be an intelligent society, but everything we do is to our detriment. We let people die because we don't share with each other, we have imaginary lines that people can't cross, and things that should be free, like food, clothes, and shelter, need to be bought with money." "The reason why they do experiments on us is that they're trying to figure out what's wrong with us and if it can be fixed. Obviously, the answer is no. They know that eventually we're just going to destroy ourselves." —jmacxjr Related: 11."The current state of the US is a direct result of Republican meddling, starting in 1968. The intent was to slowly dumb down the population, thus making them easier to control. The 'conspiracy' is that it was intentional." —kumamori137 12."AI listens to us all." —michaqay 13."That HGTV developed the open concept home to make money. Smash down walls with sledgehammers = more male viewership. Fewer walls means less materials, but builders can still charge the same as they were for more traditional homes." —micahdr 14."The government wants us all to be sick and dumb so we can rely on them for money and food. Doing this gives them full control. That's why our education levels suck compared to other countries and healthy food is so damn expensive." —heatherf416484889 "That's a lot like how I feel about why the government treats veterans like shit. We can't rise up if we're barely able to function." —certified_drapetomaniac 15."Religion was created by men to deny the fact that women are the superior gender — oh wait." —sandrac4c3faf3dc 16."Democrats and Republicans are two wings of the same bird. They're working together and just give constituents the illusion of choice. They're in politics for themselves and for the monied elite." —buzzkeeper Related: 17."The world really did end in 2012 in accordance with the Mayan Calendar, and our collective consciousness has been uploaded into a simulation that is being observed by aliens for their entertainment." —certified_drapetomaniac "Or this is the bad place, and they're running out of plot lines to torture us." —monikap6 18."Aliens got here a long, long time ago, and they're in the ocean." —jessethecowgirl 19."IDK if it's a conspiracy theory, but aliens are definitely out there. There are billions of planets that could sustain life out there, so that's billions of opportunities for life to evolve. It happened on Earth, why can't it happen somewhere else in the universe?" —faborca223 "Technically, aliens are considered a conspiracy theory, but we've found life in our solar system. But that's just in our solar system. The universe itself is so unfathomably huge that it seems impossible that there wouldn't be life out there. Not necessarily advanced, space-travelling life, but there's definitely at least one other planet or moon that can support life. Or some species that evolved to withstand the conditions of whatever rock they're on." —lacjiba 20."The current elites are doing space travel because they plan to go up to space for a few days while they get robot drones and droids to kill us, and then they'll come back to Earth to enjoy their privilege." —saffa88 21."The paintings on display in museums and art galleries are replicas, and the real ones are hidden in a vault somewhere." —ishouldstopactingcool finally, "Dragons were real." —mkayla8886 So, we have to ask: What's a conspiracy theory you believe is real? Get weird in the comments. Note: Submissions have been edited for length and/or clarity. Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Kim Turnbull shows ex Romeo Beckham what he's missing as she shares racy bikini snaps from her sun-soaked Egypt holiday
Kim Turnbull showed her ex-boyfriend Romeo Beckham exactly what he's been missing as she shared racy bikini snaps from her sun-soaked Egypt holiday. The model, 25, dated the son of Victoria and David Beckham, 22, for seven months before calling it quits last month. And Kim has since jetted off on a girls' trip abroad and took to social media on Wednesday to share a slew of sizzling snaps. Kim set pulses racing in a tiny burgundy string bikini that perfectly highlighted her sensational figure. She followed up with another steamy snap as she posed in a black bikini while soaking up the sun on the back of a yacht. Kim also shared some sightseeing with models Iris Law and Liv Banks as they paid a visit to the iconic pyramids. Kim captioned the post: 'Postcard from Egypt.' Last month, the Mail revealed that Romeo and Kim had split after seven months together, with friends saying that the romance 'fizzled out' three weeks after David's 50th birthday. Following their split, friends said things remain 'amicable' between Romeo and Kim, and that their parting is 'nothing to do' with Kim being blamed by Nicola for being the catalyst for the feud that has ripped the Beckham family apart. One said: 'Romeo and Kim are both young and they had a lovely time together but at that age things don't always last forever and they decided to split up. 'They have been friendly since and have even been at the same venues. It's a huge shame, particularly as David and Victoria really adored her and thought she made Romeo happy but it wasn't to be. 'It happened a couple of weeks ago and relations have remained friendly between them. 'David and Victoria would hate for the view to be that they split because of Nicola and Brooklyn because that simply isn't the case. 'The fact is that Kim has got a really busy career as a DJ and Romeo has a busy work life too, there is lots of travelling for both of them at having a relationship at this time isn't all that conducive to their lives.' The DJ recently broke her silence on the claims that she dated Romeo's brother Brooklyn when they were teenagers. She shot down accusations that she was romantically involved with Brooklyn, 26. Kim has been at the centre of claims she was the reason behind a rift between the two brothers, who are currently embroiled in a wider family feud. She then addressed the speculation and insisted she has only ever had a friendship with the eldest Beckham son. Sharing a statement on her Instagram page, she said: 'I've avoided speaking on this topic to prevent adding fuel to the fire, however it's come to a point where I feel the need to address it so I can move on. 'I will not continue to receive harassment or be embarrassed on the basis of lies, to fit a certain narrative. 'I have never been romantically involved in ANY capacity at ANY point with the person in question. 'Nothing between us has occurred further than a school friendship at age 16. I would like to remove myself from the ongoing conversation & set the record straight for the sake of everyone involved.' Kim had been at the centre of the row after Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz, 30, claimed that she felt uncomfortable around her, with sources close to the US heiress saying that Kim had dated Brooklyn when they were teenagers, which she then denied. Things came to a head when Brooklyn and Nicola were no shows at any of David's 50th birthday celebrations, with The Mail revealing that Kim was made the 'scapegoat' in the feud. Brooklyn and Nicola failed to attend any of football legend David's five celebrations to mark his milestone birthday, including celebrations in Miami, London, Paris the Cotswolds and a boys fishing trip to Scotland. Among the various conspiracy theories that sprung up to explain Brooklyn and Nicola's repeated no-shows, some centred on Kim. Kim is the well-heeled granddaughter of renowned post-war sculptor and painter William Turnbull, while her father Alex Turnbull and uncle Johnny were part of the post-punk band 23 Skidoo, formed in 1979. She dated Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son Rocco, and through that connection was part of a tight knit friendship group in 2016 which included Brooklyn. Kim and Brooklyn were undeniably close for a brief period – as photographs of them together at the time showed - but suggestions that they were ever an item were wide of the mark. That Kim was 'thrown to the wolves' as the reason behind the family row was 'deeply upsetting' to Brooklyn's parents and brothers. US website TMZ wrote at the time: 'Sources say Brooklyn and Nicola were told to show up to the main celebrations or they wouldn't get a chance to see the family... leaving the two saddened because they simply won't be around Brooklyn's brother Romeo and his girlfriend, Kim Turnbull.' Romeo and Kim were spotted at the trendy C restaurant in London's Mayfair last month but they had already split. They both turned up at the venue separately, with their friends, and even left together. Kim attended several of David's birthday celebrations. She was present at the former England captain's party at the end of March at Cipriani restaurant in Miami. She also joined David, Victoria, and Romeo's younger brother Cruz, his girlfriend Jackie Apostel and sister Harper on their trip to France where they visited a vineyard in Bordeaux and a restaurant in Paris. Kim was also at the big dinner at Core restaurant in Notting Hill, West London.
Washington Post
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Andy Warhol in Iran' searches for drama in a quirk of history
In a 2013 article for the Atlantic, Interview magazine editor Bob Colacello remembered traveling to Mexico with the publication's co-founder, pop artist Andy Warhol. The visit included a day trip to the pyramids of Teotihuacan, where Warhol refused to get out of the car, declaring the monumental pre-Columbian archaeological site 'just a pile of old rocks.'
The National
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The National
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass hits back at criticism over Joe Rogan interview
Renowned Egyptologist Zahi Hawass has hit back at criticism from Egyptians on social media over his controversial interview with Joe Rogan and accused the US media personality of focusing his questions on topics he had long dismissed as pseudoscience. The nearly two-hour interview, which was released on podcast platforms and on YouTube on May 14, touched on Mr Hawass's extensive career and his work at the pyramids and other pharaonic sites at the Giza Plateau on the outskirts of Cairo. However, the conversation quickly became contentious, leading many viewers to criticise Mr Hawass for his combative demeanour and refusal to engage in meaningful discussions about his research. A week after its release, Rogan described the episode as 'the worst podcast I have ever done" but also "maybe a good one, too', during an interview with NFL superstar Aaron Rodgers. Rogan's remarks, including his characterisation of Mr Hawass as 'a closed-minded fellow' who was 'gatekeeping all the knowledge', have caused a stir on Egyptian social media. Many online comments criticised Mr Hawass interrupting Rogan's questions and his dismissal of attempts to explore alternative theories about the pyramids and the Sphinx. According to one viewer who spoke to The National, Mr Hawass exhibited a 'severe and sometimes aggressive' unwillingness to entertain doubts or alternative perspectives about his work. "Throughout the interview, Mr Hawass repeatedly interrupted Rogan, deflected detailed questions about his work, and emphasised his authority and legacy rather than addressing the topics at hand," said one viewer, who asked to remain anonymous. Critics on YouTube and social media also accused Mr Hawass of arrogance. One commenter noted that rather than engaging with Rogan's questions, Mr Hawass repeatedly insisted his word as the 'foremost expert on ancient Egypt' should suffice. Mr Hawass, who is on a lecture tour in the US, was not immediately available for comment but his media liaison Ali Abou Dsheish told The National he was "very upset" by the criticism. The former Minister of Antiquities appeared on an Egyptian talk show on Tuesday night to defend himself. 'How can this man, Joe Rogan, not read my book before I arrived?' Mr Hawass asked angrily, referring to Giza and the Pyramids, a 1,000-page study co-written with American archaeologist Mark Lehner. 'The only book in the world written about Giza with the utmost skill. How can he not have read it?' Mr Hawass went on to question criticism of his interview. 'Why are they attacking me? Because I held my own against Joe Rogan? Because I was confident? Why would my confidence offend him? Did they even understand what our conversation was about? Did they even understand what this man was really saying?' He reiterated that his decades of research had definitively proven how the pyramids were built, a subject that continues to baffle many archaeologists. During the Rogan interview, he repeatedly referred to his book as the definitive source on the topic. However, viewers noted he failed to provide detailed answers to some of Rogan's more technical questions, particularly about construction techniques. On the talk show, Mr Hawass suggested Rogan's line of questioning was influenced by an agenda to undermine his credibility. He claimed the interview, arranged a year ago by alternative historian Graham Hancock, with whom Mr Hawass recently resolved a 25-year dispute, was unfairly skewed towards topics "like Atlantis and aliens", subjects he has long dismissed as pseudoscience. 'I spent 25 years holding debates against people like Graham Hancock, Robert Bauval and John Anthony West, who argued that the pyramids and the Sphinx were built 15,000 years ago by people from Atlantis,' Mr Hawass said. 'Thank God I stood up against their ideas, not just in Egyptian newspapers but internationally as well. I told Rogan I have nothing to do with these matters.' One of the most heated moments during the Rogan interview occurred when he brought up a recent study by Italian researchers Filippo Biondi and Corrado Malanga. The study, which used tomography technology, suggested the existence of hidden shafts, tunnels and passages beneath the Giza Plateau. Mr Hawass told Rogan the study was 'completely false' and that, not being a radar expert himself, he had consulted with the best imaging experts he knew and they had categorically discredited it. While the Italian researchers have gained credibility in recent months, their work remains controversial and has yet to be widely accepted by the archaeological community.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ancient Maya quiz: What do you know about the civilization that built pyramids across Mesoamerica?
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The ancient Maya civilization stretched throughout Central America and lasted for nearly three millennia. Although never unified into one massive empire, the Maya controlled dozens of city-states, also known as "polities," which arose when people settled in permanent villages and began to cultivate maize. The ancient Maya are well known for their pyramids and for their series of calendars — one of which convinced many people that the world would end in an apocalypse on Dec. 21, 2012. While the ancient political system collapsed between A.D. 800 and 1000, the society did not. Today, more than 7 million Maya live in their original homelands and beyond. Are you up to date on recent research on the ancient Maya? Take our quiz to find out. Remember to log in to put your name on the leaderboard; hints are available if you click the yellow button! Ancient Egypt quiz: Test your smarts about pyramids, hieroglyphs and King Tut Viking quiz: How much do you know about these seaborne raiders, traders and explorers? Pompeii quiz: How much do you know about the Roman town destroyed by Mount Vesuvius?
