JK Rowling doesn't exist: conspiracy theories the internet can't resist

Nor does Finland. Or the Beatles. And Nasa never sent robots to Mars. Just some of the intrigues other than JFK the internet loves

The much anticipated release of new files about the assassination of John F Kennedy have again thrown a spotlight on the conspiracy theories surrounding the US president’s death. And the internet loves nothing more than a conspiracy theory. Here is a selection of controversial claims that the web especially seems to love.

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Just remember, the Flat Earth Society has members all round the globe… pic.twitter.com/wkrvwezvxY

Finland doesn’t exist it’s a conspiracy pic.twitter.com/RQIPOPD9UD

Is it possible that a person can write six thick books that are translated into 55 languages and sell more than 250 million copies in less than 10 years? – Nina Grünfeld

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Thanks @AvrilLavigne and @Prizeo for the coolest photo! So glad the @AvrilFoundation reached it's fundraising goal! pic.twitter.com/PMB7YFiy8e

Ahora resulta que Avril Lavigne murió hace más de 10 años y la que vemos ahora es su doble Melissa Vandella. ¿Qué opinan? pic.twitter.com/njeqwVuiW0