Bizarre things (some) Americans actually believe
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- 12 Jan 2022
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From lizard people running the government to chocolate milk coming from brown cows, the things that some Americans believe provide endless entertainment to pollsters year after year. Some are popular conspiracy theories, while others are misinformation pure and simple. Here are some of the most fascinating public opinion poll results in America that are real head-scratchers.
Lizard people run the government - According to Public Policy Polling, there are roughly 12 million Americans who believe that our public officials are really shape-shifting alien creatures.
Chocolate milk comes from brown cows - Roughly 10% of Americans think chocolate milk comes from brown cows, according to the Washington Post.
Confusion over American independence - When asked what country the US gained independence from, 76% responded Great Britain, 2% said France, 3% mentioned countries such as Russia, China, and Mexico, and 19% are unsure.
Humans will control the weather - According to a study done by the Pew Research Center, one-fifth of Americans believe technology will allow us to change the weather within a few decades.
The sun revolves around the Earth - In a Gallup poll, one-fifth of Americans responded they believe the sun revolves around the Earth.
Oil spills are caused by environmentalists - When asked this question in a national poll, 9% of Americans responded "yes," while 22% responded, "not sure."
Everyone is being watched - According to the New York Times, there is a community of roughly 10,000 individuals that believe they are constantly being watched by multiple people. Read More…
