I see an actual Freemason already replied, so I'll just emphasize that basically anything that involves being explicitly sworn to secrecy will tend to acquire a reputation. People with a sensitive job in the military or intelligence circles could have the most boring day-to-day workflow imaginable but the fact they can't talk about it still makes people wonder.
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Reply to eli5: What are freemasons and why are there so many conspiracies about them? by SovietCyka756
I see an actual Freemason already replied, so I'll just emphasize that basically anything that involves being explicitly sworn to secrecy will tend to acquire a reputation. People with a sensitive job in the military or intelligence circles could have the most boring day-to-day workflow imaginable but the fact they can't talk about it still makes people wonder.