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Conspiracy Theories
A Compendium of History's Greatest Mysteries and More Recent Cover-Ups
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Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted? Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza? Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar?
Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded compendium of the world’s scariest and strangest conspiracy theories.
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Where did the Coronavirus outbreak originate and was the pandemic predicted?
Did aliens help to build the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza, and what were they trying to tell us?
Is the food industry colluding to make us addicted to sugar?
Prepare yourself for some startling revelations on these topics and many more in this updated and expanded compendium of the world's scariest and strangest conspiracy theories. Leaving no stone unturned, it delves into such conundrums as:
- the growing number of people who believe the Earth is flat
- the unsolved disappearance of Flight MH370
- the uncertainties surrounding the assassination of Osama Bin Laden
- the mysterious circumstances of Bruce Lee's death
Whether you're a doubter or a self-confessed conspiracy junkie, you'll find a cover-up for every occasion. And remember, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you...
Conspiracy Theories by Jamie King will challenge what you think you know about the world around you.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781787835658
Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Summersdale Publishers
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 240g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Jamie King has been fascinated by famous mysteries ever since discovering the Abbey Road album cover as a child. He works as a freelance writer and editor, and lives in Wimbledon.
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