Where Did The Conspiracy Theory of the Bone Bicycle Come From?

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Published on June 28, 2025 2:39:05 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NW7IGw9NrbQ

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There is a meme that has appeared on social media of a bicycle made out of bones being found in a medieval grave?

What is the source of this story, and can we locate the original photograph to see what the real excavation was?

‪@miniminuteman773‬ opened the question up to viewers, so here we go - the story of the bone bicycle solved.

Sources:
"Instagram Conspiracy Theories Are Insane," ‪@miniminuteman773‬
   • Instagram Conspiracy Theories Are Insane  

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