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Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True
Conspiracy theories often lie at the intersection of fear, doubt, and speculation. They thrive when there's a lack of information or a mistrust of authorities.
Most conspiracy theories never go beyond wild speculation. However, history has proven that a few seemingly outrageous claims were, in fact, rooted in truth.
Here are seven conspiracy theories that turned out to be real, reshaping the way people think about authority and transparency.
The Watergate Scandal
When the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate Hotel in 1972 was first reported, many dismissed it as a routine crime.
However, whispers of a political conspiracy involving President Richard Nixon’s administration began to swirl.
These suspicions were vindicated when investigative journalists Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncovered a trail of corruption leading back to Nixon himself.
It became clear the break-in was part of a larger effort to sabotage the Democratic Party during the 1972 presidential election.
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