10 Weird Conspiracy Theories About Hitler's Death

10. Hitler Jumped On A U-Boat And Fled To Antarctica

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Yes, this wacky theory purports that Adolf Hitler didn't die in the Fuhrerbunker, but instead sought passage on a U-boat bound for the Antarctic.

This theory has "Bond villain" written all over it, given that it suggests Hitler was smuggled to a "Secret Nazi Fortress" hidden deep within the icy Antarctic wastelands. Unfortunately, this theory also supposes that said base was later blown up by the British and the Americans in a joint effort in the '50s, who apparently did the deed with atomic weapons.

This theory holds serious weight for some people, but falls down for most due to the fact that a U-Boat probably wouldn't have be able to make the trip to Antarctica, coupled with the fact that Germany never had any bases established there. Still, it's sort of amusing to imagine Hitler freezing his butt off in the middle of nowhere, wondering what went wrong.

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