On September 11, 2001, the world stood still as the United States of America was struck by the deadliest terrorist attack in history. The tragic event not only changed the course of American history but also left a huge impact on the entire world. Even after two decades, the 9/11 attacks are still a topic of discussion, and many people believe that there are still some aspects of the incident that are yet to be uncovered.
Let’s take a closer look at nine pieces of information related to the September 11 attacks that you may not have heard before.
1. The Attack on the Pentagon
Most of us are familiar with the attack on the World Trade Center, but not many people know about the attack on the Pentagon. The Pentagon, the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense, was hit by a hijacked commercial airliner. The attack killed 189 people, including 64 aboard the aircraft. The impact area of the Pentagon was undergoing renovation at the time, which saved many lives.
2. The Stolen Plane Theory
One theory that has been circulating for years is that the 9/11 attacks were carried out by the U.S. government itself, using stolen planes. Proponents of this theory suggest that the planes that struck the Twin Towers and the Pentagon were not commercial airliners but were, in fact, military planes painted to look like commercial planes.
3. The Collapse of Building 7
One of the biggest mysteries of the 9/11 attacks is the collapse of Building 7, a 47-story skyscraper located a few hundred feet away from the World Trade Center. Building 7 was not hit by a plane, yet it collapsed in on itself in the late afternoon of September 11. Many people believe that the collapse of Building 7 was not a result of the attack but was a controlled demolition.
4. The Stock Market Connection
The stock market was closed for four days following the 9/11 attacks; however, there were some unusual stock trades that took place before the attacks. Many financial experts believe that certain individuals had prior knowledge of the attacks and profited from them by short-selling stocks.
5. Molten Steel
One thing that has puzzled engineers and scientists is the presence of molten steel at the base of the World Trade Center towers. The melting point of steel is 2,750°F, yet the fires caused by the jet fuel from the planes could only reach a temperature of 1,800°F. Therefore, the presence of molten steel at the base of the towers raises many questions.
6. The Black Boxes
The black boxes from the planes that crashed into the Twin Towers and the Pentagon were never found. The black boxes are designed to survive plane crashes and provide valuable information about the last moments of a flight. The absence of these black boxes has led to many conspiracy theories.
7. The Best-Selling Book
The best-selling book on Amazon in the weeks following the 9/11 attacks was not about the attacks but was, in fact, a book by Nostradamus. The book, entitled “The Prophecies of Nostradamus,” sold out in just a few days, which raises questions about people’s response to the tragedy.
8. The Hijackers’ Identity
The identities of the 19 hijackers involved in the 9/11 attacks have been widely publicized, but there are inconsistencies in the official story. Some researchers believe that some of the hijackers may have been living under false identities, and some may not have even existed at all.
9. The Collapse of the Twin Towers
The official investigation into the collapse of the Twin Towers concluded that the fires caused by the planes weakened the steel structure of the buildings, causing them to collapse. However, there are still many skeptics who believe that the buildings could not have collapsed solely due to the impact of the planes and the ensuing fires.
In conclusion, the 9/11 attacks remain one of the most significant and controversial events in modern history. Even after 20 years, there are still many aspects of the attacks that are yet to be uncovered. As we continue to remember and commemorate the victims of 9/11, it is important to keep an open mind and explore all possibilities to fully understand what happened on that fateful day.
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