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Subvert Cognition! All 10 of These "Conspiracy Theories" Turned out to Be True.

Recently, Reddit user purplegalaxy86 asked, "Which conspiracy theories were later proven to be true?"  I was completely stunned by the last one!
10. Cross-Border Election Meddling

"A conspiracy theory that South Korea and North Korea worked together to prevent a popular South Korean politician from being elected president was actually proven to be true."
9. CIA Mind Control
"MK-ULTRA is my 'favorite' because you sound unhinged anytime you explain it to people who've never heard of it: 'MK-ULTRA was how the CIA used the power of LSD and psychological warfare to control minds.'"



8. Planned Phone Obsolescence
Apple admitted to slowing down older iPhone models via software updates to manage battery issues, a practice many saw as forcing upgrades.



7. Mass Surveillance Revealed
The NSA ran a massive, secret surveillance program on US citizens and allied leaders, collaborating with telecom companies to gather data.



6. Toppling a Democratic Government
The CIA orchestrated the overthrow of the first communist government elected by democratic vote in 1959 in Kerala, India.



5.Britney Spears
Online theories that Britney Spears was held in a restrictive conservatorship against her will were initially dismissed, but were later proven true in court, leading to her freedom.



4. Doping Champion
Rumors and accusations that cyclist Lance Armstrong used performance-enhancing drugs were denied for years, until he finally admitted they were true.



3. FBI's Secret War
COINTELPRO was a secret FBI program to spy on, infiltrate, and discredit civil rights groups and anti-war activists in the 1960s, including a campaign against Martin Luther King Jr.



2. The Light Bulb Cartel
Major light bulb manufacturers, including General Electric and Phillips, conspired in the early 20th century to deliberately shorten the lifespan of their products.
1. The Titanic's Secret
 "The Titanic splitting in half before it sank. Although many survivors claimed it did, others claimed it didn't. Nautical engineers denied it, saying there was no way that could've happened. Until the wreck was discovered, there was a lot of debate as to whether it went down in one piece."



What's the most shocking confirmed conspiracy you've heard? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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