Shadows Over Britain: A Quiz Of The Unexplained by Blessing Adefemi | May 22, 2025 They say the truth is out there… but sometimes, it’s hiding in the fog over Cannock Chase or beneath the streets of London. Some conspiracy theories have turned out to be rooted in fact, while others remain wild speculation. This quiz separates the truth from the tinfoil. Take this quiz and uncover how deep the rabbit hole goes. What do some conspiracy theorists believe birds actually are? Aliens in disguise Government drones Reptile spies Mind-controlled puppets None What does the “Paul is dead” theory claim? Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was replaced with a lookalike Paul McCartney is a time-travelling alien Paul McCartney never existed — he was a marketing stunt Paul McCartney is actually the Queen’s cousin None What do some conspiracy theorists claim about the M25 motorway? It’s a giant occult symbol It circles a dimensional portal It’s cursed All of the above None What legislation do some blame for the sudden rise in big cat sightings across the UK in the late 1970s? The Wildlife Protection Act 1972 The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 The Animal Welfare Act 1975 The Exotic Pet Ban 1981 None What did a popular 2016 theory suggest about Banksy's identity? He is an AI that creates graffiti remotely He is a woman, and always has been He is actually several people who take turns He is a government-sponsored "art psyop" None Which conspiracy theory suggests the government is spraying chemicals in the sky for population control, mood regulation, or climate manipulation? Project Gaslight Chemtrail Theory Haze Protocol Airwave Theory None Which crop is most commonly associated with crop circles? Corn Soy Barley Wheat None Which of these is not entirely fictional? The Black-Eyed Canuck Child has been spotted in Yorkshire Churchill once ordered a UFO cover-up There’s a secret society of time-travelling badgers under Parliament Big Ben’s chimes are a mind-control frequency None What was the name of the forest where a famous UFO incident occurred in 1980, often called "Britain’s Roswell"? A. Epping Forest Rendlesham Forest Epping Forest Sherwood Forest Dean Forest None Which famous author was monitored by MI5 due to his political beliefs? Ian Fleming Roald Dahl George Orwell J.K. Rowling None Time's up
