Hoaxes that Fooled the World

Long before Bonsai Kittens and the tourist guy, hoaxsters have been wreaking havoc on the gullible to amuse themselves and maybe gain a little notoriety. Here are a few hoaxes that pre-date the Internet, in some cases by centuries. There are plenty more, so perhaps a follow-up is in order – if you have any suggestions, leave them in the comments.

Five Hoaxes that Fooled the World

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