Still, it’s common knowledge at this point that some companies do participate in shady transactions from time to time—which makes these conspiracies even more jarring. But whether it’s a crackpot tale or the truth staring you in the face, the conspiracies are unavoidable. Here are 10 powerful companies tied to conspiracy theories. Founded in 1863 by Friedrich Bayer, this company started as a small, three-person dye company. Founded in 1903 by John Francis Queeny and named after his wife Olga Monsanto, the company started making the sweetener saccharin.

Source: The Nation April 17, 2021 07:52 UTC