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Pearl Harbor

Discussion and proof of forwarning. http://dottal.org/japanese_may_strike_over_weekend.htm

33 missing theories.

I'm wondering why none of the conspiracy theories that turned out to be true are here.

Do a search on "33 conspiracy theories that turned out to be true", and you will see what I mean.

Seems to be verifiable referenceable facts to me. Mostly common knowledge...

In light of the omission. I propose another possible conspiracy is added to the list. Regarding Wikipedia's omission of critical facts. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 49.176.97.247 (talk) 02:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]

The lede states that this is "a collection of the most popular unproven theories". If it is proven, then it is no longer a theory. Location (talk) 03:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I would suggest the title of the article should be changed to reflect that the list is of unproven theories. Theories can exist with or without a commonly accepted proof. Einsteins theory of relativity is an example of a commonly accepted "proved" theory. (edited to add more clarity) --TheHamburger (talk) 06:49, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
In this context, a conspiracy theory does not have a commonly accepted proof. To entitle the article "List of unproven conspiracy theories" would be redundant. Location (talk) 08:17, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The nature of a theory is that it can't be proved but can only be disproved as there can always be more evidence. Dougweller (talk) 09:16, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The nature of a theory is also that it is possible to disprove it (i.e. falsifiable). Given that, this article should really be titled "List of unfalsifiable conspiracy hypotheses" or even a less snooty "List of undisprovable conspiracy psuedo-theories".-jss (talk) 10:42, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
A conspiracy theory is never falsified -- it's just expanded to include whoever faked the "research" seemingly "proving" it to be "nonsense." Tom Harrison Talk 12:18, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
"Good science is establishing hypotheses with clearly defined falsifiable parameters followed by painstaking and tireless work to prove oneself wrong. Success is achieved upon complete and abject failure to accomplish this latter goal."-jss (talk) 13:03, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Tom's right of course. Dougweller (talk) 13:27, 27 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

GMO foods

As for the GMO foods conspiracy, I looked into the citations and found nonthing specifying "the overwhelming benefits" of GMO foods. The section's conspiratory nature is valid, as little has been done to prove their harm, but I'm concerned it might be a bit biased. If there are benefits, a citation is needed. 24.60.164.41 (talk) 17:43, 16 April 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Christian creationism conspiracy theories

The belief that the scientific consensus consists of a grandiose satanic political deception, that scientists are influenced by demons, that any actual evidence of common descent was planted by Satan, after a bet in heaven for sovereignty? :) — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.88.224.159 (talk) 19:43, 4 May 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry but...

Sorry but shouldn't it be called Jewish conspiracy theories? Instead of antisemitic conspiracy theories? Antsemities already have these theories so how could it be a conspiracy? Because anti-Semities believe this. Not Jews... See??? (120.149.121.133 (talk) 08:44, 20 May 2013 (UTC))[reply]