There are legion confederacy theories bond to specific locations . Area 51is more famous for its tie-up with aliens than as a U.S. Air Force facility , and theDenver Airporthas inspired rumors of illuminati railroad tie since it opened . But the theories attached to Bielefeld , Germany , are n’t quite as troubling or complex : Truthers plainly swan that the metropolis does n’t exist . Now , Bielefeld ’s selling group is offering€1 million($1.1 million ) to anyone who can bear witness that Bielefeld is n’t a existent place , BBCreports .
Like many conspiracy theory , this one got its start on the internet . In 1994 , when misinformation online spread much more tardily and there were fewer place for it to go , a student key out Achim Held posted a abbreviated substance on the give-and-take platform Usenet . " Bielefeld ? There ’s no such thing , " he write . Held had just heard of the city for the first clock time at a party , and it turn out he was n’t the only person incognizant of it . His message went viral ( or viral for the former 1990s , anyway ) and activate a rumour that Bielefeld still is n’t able-bodied to shake .
In an attempt to essay itself to the earthly concern once and for all , the metropolis came up with a competitor : If someone can find positive grounds of Bielefeld ’s non - existence , that person will receive € 1 million . The grounds can fall in many conformation — photos , video , or documents — but it has to stand up to the scrutiny of the competition ’s arranger . The fact that the prize is follow from the very city in question is a potent indication that it will go ungathered , but on the off - fortune they find a winner , Bielefeld merchandising ’s presenter will pay the Federal Reserve note .
Bielefeld , Germany , has more going for it than an net conspiracy . It ’s home to majorcompanies , a university , and a universe of 340,000 . But if you ’re sure that all of the above is a prevarication , you may submit your grounds proving otherwise tokommunikation@bielefeld-marketing.dewith the subject Bielefeldmillion .
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