10 Dumbest Things Many Americans Still Believe

Flat Earth Theory: Despite centuries of evidence supporting a round Earth, a small number still adhere to this debunked idea.

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Moon Landing Hoax: Some believe the moon landings were staged, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.

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Vaccination Myths: Unsubstantiated claims linking vaccines to autism persist despite scientific consensus on their safety.

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Chemtrails Conspiracy: The idea that contrails are chemicals deliberately sprayed for unknown purposes lacks scientific basis.

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9/11 Conspiracies: Various conspiracy theories question the official account of the 9/11 attacks, despite extensive investigations.

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Climate Change Denial: Despite overwhelming scientific evidence, some still dispute human-caused climate change.

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Evolution Rejection: Certain individuals reject the widely accepted theory of evolution in favor of creationism.

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New World Order Conspiracy: The belief in a secretive global elite controlling world events lacks credible evidence.

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