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When the coronavirus spread around the world, conspiracy theorists started spreading inaccurate theories about 5g. International tribunal for natural justice is sharing the. Conspiracy theories are being overplayed in the news, brotherton said. This is reinforced by the feeling of accomplishment that often accompanies belief in unsubstantiated theories. A conspiracy theory is an explanation for an event or situation that invokes a conspiracy by sinister and powerful actors, often political in motivation, when other. Republic of lies explores the fixation with conspiracy theories. This is the photo that conspiracy theorists say proves the moon landing was a fraud.
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