I don't know about you, but often times when I'm alone in my room, especially at night, I search the internet for conspiracy theories. It's not like it's scary or thought provoking and keeps me up all night when I have class the next day... No, not at all.

Here's a list of some of the conspiracy theories that keep me awake at all hours of the night, because I definitely believe them to be true:

1. The Mandela Effect

Have you ever remembered something from years ago that you have always believed to be true, and years later you find out it wasn't? Welcome to the Mandela Effect.

The Mandela Effect breaks down like this: It's the idea that many people remember an event that never really happened. Some people believe that these things really did happen, just in a parallel universe. Or, there is an idea that we are being affected by time traveler, who may have created a ripple effect from even the smallest change. Crazy, right?

This phenomenon is called "The Mandela Effect" because this idea all started in 1991, the year Nelson Mandela supposedly died in jail. It was even printed in a book, "English Alive" that Mandela died in July of 1991. Now, you can't print false information like that in books, because you can be sued, right?

So, if this is printed in a book, and many, many people remember Mandela dying in jail in 1991, HOW COME HE DIED IN 2013?

Conspiracy.

2. Pokemon Go

Ah, yes. Pokemon Go, everyone's favorite mobile game that gets them off the couch and out in the world to catch little adorable creatures.

Oh, you mean the same game that the CIA is using to figure out where people are at all times? The same game that uses location services to help the CIA keep track of everyone? Think about it: Sure, you can use Google Maps for location. But Google Maps can only show you so much. The camera feature on Pokemon Go allows you to see the inside of your bedroom, office, ANYWHERE. And guess who else can see it? The CIA.

Not to mention that phone companies teamed up with Niantic and funded the game so that users would purposely have to pay for more data to play. Now, I don't know how much of a conspiracy theory that is. Personally, that seems like the truth.

3. Snapchat

You are 100% lying to yourself if you say that you've never used the dog filter, not even ONCE. (It's my favorite, guilty as charged.)

But what if I told you that those face filters we all love soooo much are actually the FBI's way of scanning your face?

Think about it.

The FBI uses facial recognition for criminals, but now they can use it for almost EVERYONE. It's a win-win, Snapchat users get to enjoy the cute and funny filters, and the FBI gets to enjoy a full screening of your face.

4. The 2016 Presidential Candidacy

I think I'm with half of America on this one: there really is no winner in this election, and either way we're screwed.

But what if it was rigged? Think about it.

What do we all know about Donald Trump? Even if you've never watched The Apprentice or seen any of his speeches, just take a look at his Twitter sometime, and you'll catch a glance of his charming and charismatic personality.

Yeah, a real people pleaser.

One thing that we can all agree on is this: Donald Trump wants to be the most FAMOUS PERSON IN THE WORLD. What better way to do that than to run for president and be absolutely terrible and say horrible things about people that will go viral?

Does anyone remember when Donald Trump was a Democrat? Or how about the fact that he always supported Hilary and her campaigns?

This, my friends, is what we call a protest candidacy. Donald Trump had no intention of winning the presidency, he only wanted to gain fame. By being as horrible as he has been, he's gaining Hilary all the votes, and allowing himself to have all the publicity anyone could ever ask for. After all, it's been said before, "no publicity is bad publicity."

Still don't believe me? Stephanie Cegielski, a one time strategist in Trump's campaign stated in her open letter to Trump supporters,

"Even Trump's most trusted advisors didn't expect him to fare this well.
Almost a year ago, recruited for my public relations and public policy expertise, I sat in Trump Tower being told that the goal was to get The Donald to poll in double digits and come in second in delegate count. That was it.
The Trump camp would have been satisfied to see him polling at 12% and taking second place to a candidate who might hold 50%. His candidacy was a protest candidacy."

And think about it this way: maybe Trump started his campaign to let Hilary win. But, he realized he could actually win, because people ACTUALLY SUPPORT HIM, and now he wants the presidency.

PROOF. It is all lies!

So next time you're enjoying something you love, such as your favorite app or movie, think about it. It might not be as it seems.