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Katy Perry's Space Flight Fuels Wild Conspiracy Theories

4/23/2025

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Katy Perry's thrilling Blue Origin space flight has ignited wild conspiracy theories, with a viral TikTok video suggesting the capsule's door was tampered with. Yet, these claims crumble under scrutiny—the gold frame was removed before launch, and the bolts are clearly visible in the footage. Such theories often stem from deeper psychological needs for understanding and certainty.

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Katy Perry's thrilling Blue Origin space flight has ignited wild conspiracy theories, with a viral TikTok video suggesting the capsule's door was tampered with. Yet, these claims crumble under scrutiny—the gold frame was removed before launch, and the bolts are clearly visible in the footage. Such theories often stem from deeper psychological needs for understanding and certainty.