It was the year of Superstorm Sandy, the Aurora shootings, and the presidential elections. It was also a year of secrets, lies, and misdirection. What were some of the top conspiracies of 2012?

10. 16 Conspiracy Theory Tattoos
Ink is in and these conspiracy-inspired tats were hotter than ever in 2012.

9. 12 Disasters and the People Who Got Rich from Them
Though ever cloud has a silver lining, some corporations think that the same clouds that brought Hurricane Sandy and other natural disasters can line their pockets with gold.

8. 10 Reasons to Fear Mexico’s Drug War
The violence across our southern border is heating up. Who’s to blame? The cartels, the Mexican government, or the CIA?

7. 13 Columbine Conspiracy Theories
What was the real story behind the gun violence at Columbine? Was there someone in the shadows pulling the strings that pulled the triggers?

6. 10 Biggest Lies Drug Companies Tell You
Big Pharma means big business. When prescription drug companies offer you the latest pill or powder, keep your hand on your wallet. For these companies, the bottom line isn’t your health, it’s their profit.

5. Monsanto: Is Your Food in Danger?
Monsanto is one of America’s largest agricultural companies. It may also be one of the biggest risks to your family’s health.

4. Top 20 Banned Movies of All Time
Check out these forbidden fruits of the silver screen.

3. 14 Reasons the Nanny State is Outta Control
From what you eat to how you dress, the state is trying to legislate every aspect of our lives.

2. 10 Biggest Barack Obama Conspiracies
The POTUS has been the biggest conspiracy magnet or 2012 – though some conspiracies are more ridiculous than others…

1. The Biggest Conspiracy Theories of 2012
Can’t decide what your favorite conspiracy of 2012 was? Sample them all!