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Introduction

The world is filled with numerous events that are hard to believe but when presented with facts and figures, you tend to believe it. Everything which is visible to your eyes may not be the actual truth. History is full of examples of conspiracies that the government has tried hard to suppress.

In this article, Mark Roemer discusses some of the creepiest government conspiracies that some people believe in.

The Conspiracies

1. Cure of cancer - The deadly disease which kills almost eight million people worldwide each year is cancer. It's a commonly known fact that after a certain stage it becomes impossible to treat the patient and the doctor just tries to delay the patient's death by a few months or a couple of years.  Some people believe that a cure for cancer has been discovered years ago. The pharmaceutical companies with governments have tried hard to not let this news come out. The cure for cancer would mean loss of heavy revenue to such companies. They consider it much more profitable in treating it rather than curing it.

2. The poisonous chemtrails - An airplane leaves behind a condensation trail or better known as contrails in the sky which is basically the engine vapor mixed with air at low temperature. There have been theories that the trail is a mix of chemicals that the government wants to be sprayed in the air which plays with the minds of the people. It is believed that the government tries to infect a certain section of the population by this method and ‘weeds out’ the unworthy members of the State. Though it is hard to believe this theory as it has been universally denied, some people think there may be some truth in it. Creepy, isn’t it?

3. The Shark robots - Suspicious were raised in 2010 when tourists were attacked by sharks at an Egyptian resort as sharks are hardly spotted near the Sinai Peninsula during winter. Lots of theories floated around. The creepiest of them was that these sharks were mind-controlled by the Israeli government. It was also believed that in order to find their way to Egypt they might have been fitted with a GPS. Of course, the Israeli Government has denied these accusations and termed them as baseless accusations.

4. The death of John F. Kennedy - The JFK assassination is the most scrutinized death in history. Though records say that it was an act by Lee Harvey Oswald all alone, committees were set up and different theories started to float. There is a widespread belief that it was an inside act of the CIA as people were not able to digest Kennedy’s popularity and policies. Some also believe that it might be an act carried out on the commands of Fidel Castro. The strangest theory is presented by some Americans who believe that aliens were behind this attack.

Conclusion
When such events take place, people are quick to come up with different theories behind it. Mark Roemer believes that we should not make assumptions or believe conspiracy theories without any proof or good research. (less)

          

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Fortunately for some and unfortunately for the rest, our culture is obsessed with appearance. According to Handy, we humans spend a lot of time in our appearance and spend the same if not more time scrolling through the Instagram posts of attractive friends, colleagues, or influencers. However, there’s a way you can fool people into thinking you are more attractive:

The Ways

1. The Cheerleader Effect - “You can’t be a sheep in the herd” or “You can’t be the big fish inside a small pond”. You have been told such things your entire life through mentors, parents, teachers, and even the big screen. However, when it comes to attractiveness, being in the herd makes you an attractive sheep.

According to researchers, the cheerleader effect or the group attractiveness effect is very real and has been backed up by empirical evidence. This effect is a phenomenon where you seem more attractive just by belonging to a group. This happens since the human brain processes visual information in a hierarchical way. That means when you look at a group your brain forms a conglomerate representation before moving on to individual faces. Turns out uploading a Tinder profile picture with 10 other friends in the group was the right move after all.

2. Roses are Red, why aren’t you? - Sartorial sense sounds a bit complicated and something that needs a lot of effort. In basic terms, it means someone with a good and appropriate fashion sense for the occasion. There are plenty of videos and tutorials for that on the internet. Just try to keep elements of red in your get-up that is fixed by your friend or learned online.

Red is a color that doesn’t divide the crowd and appeals universally to both men and women. If you look at the animal kingdom, you’ll find it to be a color of social dominance. It is often associated with good health and for humans, it works in many ways. It reminds humans of the color of flush that appears on our skin during sexual arousal.

3. Visit the dentist - Dazzling white teeth attract even the most arrogant of us. If you can afford teeth whitening treatment, you should schedule an appointment with the dentist. A glance of pearly whites in between your lips during a smile never fails to attract eyeballs and attention.

If you don’t have the cash, there are more affordable solutions like toothpaste with hydrogen peroxide. If you prefer organic solutions, you can always go for brushing your teeth with turmeric paste or toothpaste loaded with activated charcoal. You can also have a fake tan for a quicker fix. It creates a noticeable contrast and makes your teeth appear whiter than ever.

Conclusion

Handy believes that attractiveness comes in many forms and if you can sharpen your strengths you can appear to be more attractive. Moreover, attractiveness alone isn’t going to cut it either. Your personality weighs in as well after people have moved on from your face. (less)