Explores one of the most famous scientific hoaxes in history.
Wavs of the famous Orson Welles & The Mercury Theatre On-The-Air radio broadcast of H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds
The potato powered web server hoax that fooled USA Today and the BBC.
Discusses a number of scientific and medical hoaxes, including Mary Toft and the Rabbit Babies (about which he authored a book). Includes links and images.
Extensive collection of history's most famous hoaxes and April Fool's pranks. Listed by date and category. Includes bibliographic references.
Online Book telling the story of Mark Hoffman who forged Mormon documents and was convicted of murder
Assorted collection of hoaxes, including sports hoaxes and art forgeries
Discussion of 22 hoaxes, including Cardiff Giant, crop circles, and the Philadelphia Experiment
The MIT Gallery of Hacks (Interesting Hacks To Fascinate People). Hoaxes and pranks perpetrated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal article that discusses ten hoaxes, including the Roswell Incident, Cottingley Fairies, Amityville Horror, and psychic surgery.
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