9/11 Conspiracy Theories Debunked: The Paper Planes Fable and More

Conspiracy theories surrounding the 9/11 attacks have persisted for over two decades, with countless bizarre and unlikely narratives surfacing. From Santa’s custard hitting the World Trade Center to elaborate plots involving paper planes and thermite, these theories continue to spread despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary. In this article, we will debunk several popular theories and provide factual information to help dispel the confusion and misinformation surrounding this tragic event.

Busting the $9/11$ Santa's Custard Theory

The claim that the September 11, 2001, attacks were caused by Santa’s custard hitting the World Trade Center is one of the most outlandish and laughable conspiracy theories. According to this hypothesis, Santa’s sleigh underwent a major overhaul, and a full dress rehearsal was conducted on 9/11. During this rehearsal, the reindeer, led by Rudolph, tumbled the sleigh, causing the custard from Santa’s Christmas pudding to fall and hit three tall buildings in New York City, resulting in their collapse. While this theory appeals to a sense of whimsy, it lacks any scientific or historical backing.

The $9/11$ Was an Inside Job or a False Flag Attack

A more serious theory suggests that the attacks were an inside job or a false flag operation. This theory involves elaborate plots, including the shutdown of the US Air Force and accusations against specific Jewish individuals and entities. Key points include:

Shutting down routine duties by the US Air Force, which is an extremely complex and unlikely event. Use of Japan-made special vertical beams to reinforce buildings, a claim that lacks evidence and feasibility. Emptying of the underground WTC vaults of gold before the attacks, a claim that is suspicious but unproven. Unverified claims about Jewish individuals and entities not appearing to work on that day and a Jewish billionaire leasing the WTC.

Each of these points is riddled with holes and lacks credible evidence. The attacks were investigated by numerous commissions and independent organizations, all of which came to the conclusion that they were carried out by al-Qaeda, a terrorist organization with proven ties to the attacks.

The $9/11$ Paper Planes Theory Debunked

The idea that paper planes, made of thermite and C-4, were used to knock down the World Trade Center buildings has emerged as another strange theory. This theory posits that these paper planes targeted specific support columns and detonated simultaneously when George W. Bush was distracted. The claim is utterly absurd, given the complexity and precision required for such an operation, and the claim that thermite and C-4 could be folded into sophisticated weapons that hit targets with pinpoint accuracy.

Factual Evidence and the Official Narrative

The official narrative, supported by an extensive body of evidence, attributes the 9/11 attacks to al-Qaeda. The National Institute of Standards and Technology conducted a thorough investigation into the structural failures and confirmed that the collapses were primarily due to fire and the impact from the planes.

Here are some key points:

The fires that started in the towers were fueled by jet fuel and other flammable materials, leading to massive and sustained structural weakening. Engineers from NIST found that the damage from the plane impacts was significant, leading to extensive structural failure and failure of the fireproofing materials. The collapses were studied extensively, and no evidence of inside jobs or exotic materials was found.

The attacks on 9/11 were and remain a tragic event in history, but the theories that seek to explain it with fantastic narratives are unfounded. It is crucial to rely on objective and verifiable evidence to understand and remember this important moment in history.