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The Internet is like a breeding ground for conspiracy theories.

While some are juste stupid and funny, others

promote ignorance and an unhealthy distrust.

So we went to the Kurzgesagt lab and developed a foolproof system

to destroy not all but a lot of

conspiracy theories. It’s really simple, just ask yourself:

Does the theory affect really rich and powerful people?

Is the answer yes? OK, then it’s most likely… Not true.

Let’s test it on three examples.

Number one: There is an easy cure for cancer but it’s withheld because

it would destroy the profits of pharma companies.

Hmmm… Do really rich people die of cancer, like, I don’t know, say

the former CEO of Apple? Yes?

There is no suppressed cure for cancer.

Number two: Chemtrails, the theory that airplanes spray chimicals in the air for

population control or some of the crazy reason.

Do really powerful people breathe air? Do Obama or Putin breathe air? Yes?

Chemtrails are not a thing.

Number three: Apocalyptic conspiracy theories.

The world will end soon because of the Antichrist, Mayas

Aliens, someone says so. Do really rich and powerful people ignore the

soon to be upon us and a very imminent apocalypse? Yes?

The world will not end soon.

This obviously doesn’t works for every conspiracy theory out there

But it does works for some of the most stupid ones. So the next time someone tries to

convince you that the Illuminati put stuff in you water, just show him this video

and maybe be a bit more selective about your friends on Facebook.