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insane conspiracy Theories that turned out to be True

By Frankie NkorezPublished 2 years ago 4 min read

Today, we're diving into 10 conspiracy theories that have been confirmed as true. So, load up your VPN, grab your tin foil hat, and let's get started. One such revelation is Project Sunshine. After the detonation of atomic bombs over Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the US government initiated an investigative study to assess the impact of nuclear fallout on human beings. Despite various tests of weaponry at different times, the full effects on the human body remained unknown. Initially considered a conspiracy, the purpose of this study has now been proven as fact.

In 1955, following a meeting of the Atomic Energy Commission, scientists from the Sunshine Conference, tasked with evaluating the long-term consequences of atomic weaponry, agreed to sample the chemical element strontium (Sr) in humans. Researchers were discreetly instructed to collect tissue and bone samples from individuals, keeping their intentions intentionally vague and top-secret from the victims' families. The transcript of the conference's meeting was eventually published and released to the public in 1995.

It clearly stated the sinister agenda for obtaining body parts from atomic bomb victims. Dr. Willard Libby, a member of the commission, emphasized the importance of obtaining human samples, particularly from the young age group. Over 1,500 samples were clandestinely acquired by groups aptly named "body snatchers," many sourced from the bodies of deceased babies. One notable case involved a stillborn baby whose legs were separated and sent to labs by UK researchers. The grieving mother was informed she couldn't dress her baby for the funeral to maintain top-secret operations and minimize exposure risk.

Researchers, scientists, and committee officials provided a cover story, claiming the body parts were needed to measure natural radium levels in the population post-Hiroshima. Dr. Libby later won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry but was eventually implicated in the Apph Horen project, a government mind control initiative from 1953 to 1964.

The U.S. government, particularly a group within the CIA, conducted top-secret experiments on human beings in an attempt to control the minds of their subjects through the use of hallucinogenic drugs. Popular television shows such as "Stranger Things" have highlighted the program known as MK Ultra, where over 150 experiments were carried out on humans using psychedelic drugs, paralytics, and electroshock therapy to manipulate and control the mind, body, and actions of their subjects. Many believe the CIA's ultimate agenda was to create so-called super soldiers, similar to those portrayed in the film "The Manchurian Candidate," to infiltrate and assassinate those considered a threat to national security.

In November 1953, CIA scientist Frank Olson drank a cocktail secretly laced with LSD and later fell to his death from a New York City hotel room. Authorities ruled it a suicide, but in 1994, Olson's family demanded a second autopsy, revealing injuries before the fall. This sparked conspiracy theories that Olson was aware of the MK Ultra project and was killed by associates. His family received a $750,000 settlement and apologies from President Gerald Ford and CIA Director William Colby. Despite government admission, the CIA conveniently destroyed most MK Ultra records after its 1973 termination, leaving many victims with permanent mental and physical disabilities. John Lennon was also under government surveillance during this time.

In another revelation, the Dalai Lama's connection to the CIA raises eyebrows. Fleeing Tibet in 1959 after a failed uprising against Chinese military occupation, the Dalai Lama received financial aid from the U.S., with declassified documents confirming $1.7 million annually to fund the Tibetan resistance. This aid supported training programs in Colorado to prepare volunteers for guerilla operations. The project aimed to defend Tibet and infiltrate communist movements. The Dalai Lama's direct personal gain from this financial assistance remains debated.

Moving to the 1960s, the sugar industry's agenda is exposed. In 2016, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed that the Sugar Research Foundation paid scientists to downplay the health risks of sugar and shift blame to saturated fats for heart disease. This manipulation, exposed by a 1967 Harvard study, influenced dietary recommendations for decades.

Enter the CIA's heart attack gun. In 1975, the CIA disclosed a handgun capable of firing frozen darts containing shellfish toxins to induce heart attacks, leaving behind a residue pointing to cardiac arrest. This weapon, part of Project MK Naomi, aimed to explore undetectable weaponry. Though sounding like sci-fi, it highlights the dark side of covert operations.

Next, planned obsolescence infuriates consumers. Dating back to the 1920s, this strategy involves deliberately building low-durability products to force consumers into frequent upgrades. Apple's iPhone issues are a modern example, but the concept originated with General Motors' President Alfred P. Sloan to compete with Ford. The 1924 Phoebus Cartel meeting further downgraded light bulb durability. Planned obsolescence remains a contentious issue in the consumer market.

Alcohol poisoning during prohibition exposes a darker side of history. In the 1920s, the US government mandated the addition of poisonous toxins like benzene and mercury to industrial alcohol during prohibition, making it undrinkable. Mafia involvement led to illegal alcohol production and consumption, resulting in thousands of deaths and severe health issues.

Moving to climate change, ExxonMobil's role raises questions. ExxonMobil invested in studying climate change in the 1970s but spent 27 years denying it publicly. Internal documents revealed Exxon's accurate predictions of global warming's consequences but an active campaign to downplay it. The corporation acknowledged climate change in 2007 but remained skeptical about taking action.

Finally, the testimony of Nayirah exposes the manipulation of public sentiment. In 1990, Nayirah falsely testified about witnessing Iraqi soldiers extracting Kuwaiti babies from incubators, a staged act coordinated by PR firm Hill and Knowlton to sway public opinion in favor of US military intervention. The propaganda succeeded in gaining support for the Gulf War, but the falsity of Nayirah's testimony was later exposed.

These 10 conspiracy theories turned out to be true, showcasing the complexities of history and the often-hidden motives behind significant events. Always question, always analyze, and stay curious.

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