30 Famous Conspiracy Theories From the US

27. People saw strange lights swirling across Brown Mountain in North Carolina, contributing to a variety of conspiracy theories.

September 24, 1913, is the first time someone has seen the Brown Mountain lights in North Carolina. In the article in Charlotte Observer, a ball of light is defined as floating through the valley and then vanishing. “All theories as to its origin or nature have either been exploded or fall through from lack of evidence to support them,” the article reads.

The lights themselves became a conspiracy because people were questioning their existence. But in 2016, a group of scientists claimed that they have captured the lights on camera.

“It was something out there. It came on and went back off virtually instantly four times over several minutes,” one of the scientists told ABC. “We’ve eliminated all the things that are likely man-made natural sources, so we’re left with no real explanation other than it’s whatever the lights might actually be.” Theories as to what the lights are involve ball lightning balls and natural gases.

28. The Safeguard Complex in North Dakota was built during the Cold War, but some people believe it’s connected to the Illuminati.

The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex in North Dakota was created in the 1970’s to monitor incoming missiles. The $500 million building is shaped like an unfinished pyramid, just like the one you can see on the back of the dollar, with a round circle on each face.

Strangely, the building had only been opened and in operation for one day. It opened on October 1, 1975, and closed on October 2, 1975, when Congress decided to suspend the program, leading many people to believe several conspiracy theories. Some believe that the building is currently used by the Illuminati because of its pyramid form, which is a sign of Freemasonry, the teachings of the largest secret society.