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6 Alien Cover-Up Stories That Sound Too Dumb to Be True (But People Believe Them Anyway)
Conspiracy theories involving aliens have a way of turning the weird dial all the way up to eleven. From cattle mutilations to secret moon bases, humanity has blamed a lot on our intergalactic neighbors. Some stories, however, take things from believable to absolutely bonkers. Here are six alien cover-ups that make you question humanity’s collective sanity—but people swear by them.
By Julius Thandiabout a year ago in Geeks
8 Famous Buildings with Weird Hidden Meanings (According to Conspiracists)
1. The Pentagon (USA) "Five sides, five levels… five times the conspiracy!" Credit: Wikipedia The Pentagon’s shape isn’t just practical—it’s a giant symbol of control, according to some theorists. Rumors swirl that its five sides represent domination over the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and spirit). Others say it’s a portal for alien communications or even a physical manifestation of occult power. Apparently, paperwork isn’t the only thing getting shuffled inside those walls.
By Julius Thandiabout a year ago in Geeks
Bonnie Blue Claims World Record for Sleeping with 1,057 Men in 12 Hours. Content Warning. AI-Generated.
An OnlyFans creator from England, Bonnie Blue, has made a jaw-dropping claim that has captured global attention. Bonnie alleges she has set a world record by having sex with 1,057 men in just 12 hours. The shocking declaration has sparked a whirlwind of reactions, ranging from admiration to disbelief, leaving many wondering about the implications of such a feat.
By Jayuabout a year ago in Geeks
Pataal Lok Season 2 Review
Finally, friends, one of the most awaited shows of this year on Amazon Prime, i.e. Pataal Lok's Season 2 has arrived. How is Season 2? Let me share it with you and tell you whether you should spend your precious time on it or not.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
The End of The Tour (2015). Top Story - January 2025.
I have a confession to make: I was yesterday years old when I discovered David Foster Wallace and his significance as a contemporary American writer. I'll turn 55 in a couple of weeks. I know, it's embarrassing. My only excuse is that I lived half of my life in the Soviet and post-Soviet cultures.
By Lana V Lynxabout a year ago in Geeks
Girl Haunts Boy
Netflix has been really liberal with their content lately. And some of it is actually good. It's all pretty mid to low budget but they do have some gems in the mass of content that they keep putting out. Among them is Girl Haunts Boy, it is an absolutely adorable romantic comedy/buddy film that does a really great job of exploring themes of grief and loneliness.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
Timecut
When Timecut was released I remember the internet being very angry about the year 2003 being used for a couple of reasons. The obvious one is that they didn't actually get the aesthetic right and those of us that were there could see the big gaping flaws in the production. The other reason being that we don’t like feeling old and 2003 was not that long ago, so fuck you a little bit.
By Alexandrea Callaghanabout a year ago in Geeks
Chidiya Udd Review: Is watching it for free also the right decision?
So look there is a new web series on the MX Player platform and after a long time when I saw its trailer, yes I was excited about the MX Player web series, so I saw this series whose name is Chidiya Udd and today we will dissect this web series and find out whether the bird has flown away or is trapped in a cage.
By Ayush Vermaabout a year ago in Geeks
New 'Daredevil: Born Again' Trailer Breakdown: Unveiling Hidden Details and Easter Eggs
The highly anticipated trailer for Daredevil: Born Again has finally arrived, and it’s packed with thrilling moments that have fans buzzing. With old characters returning, new threats emerging, and an intense storyline unfolding, this revival of Daredevil promises to be a game-changer. Let’s break down the key highlights and what they mean for the series.
By Rahul Rawatabout a year ago in Geeks
American Primeval Ending Explained. Content Warning.
The heyday of Netflix Sara, Devin, and Two Moons take a startling detour toward the Golden Coast at the finale of the Western television series American Primeval. Netflix launched American Primeval, a new major Western streaming series, on January 9, 2025. The show is set in 1857 in the American West frontier, specifically in the somewhat lawless state of Utah. In a series of gory battles for possession of the newly discovered area, early American immigrants, cults, and indigenous tribes are depicted as murderers and survivors in the dismal, violent, chaotic, and merciless American Primeval.
By WHB KHNabout a year ago in Geeks
The Perfect Couple Netflix Series Review
Weddings are meant to be beautiful, not nightmares. The Perfect Couple is a 2024 Netflix series based on the book by Elin Hilderbrand. On the morning of the big wedding, a body is discovered in the Nantucket Harbor. Foul play is immediately suspected among the guests as the police question everyone involved, putting the day of happiness on hold.
By Marielle Sabbagabout a year ago in Geeks
Justin Baldoni Pulls Marvel and Disney into Legal Feud, Claims Deadpool Character Parodies Him
Justin Baldoni’s legal drama with Blake Lively just got bigger—Disney and Marvel Studios are now part of the growing controversy. The battle, which started with Lively accusing Baldoni of sexual harassment and retaliation during the production of It Ends with Us, has now spilled into the superhero universe. Baldoni is claiming that Ryan Reynolds’ latest Deadpool film deliberately mocks him through a character named “Nicepool.”
By Rahul Rawatabout a year ago in Geeks