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Moon Hoax

Moon Hoax

By: Richard Adams Locke
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Step into a fascinating tale from 1835 as we explore the Moon Hoax, subtitled ‚AúA Discovery that the Moon Has a Vast Population of Human Beings.‚Aù Originally serialized in the New York Sun, this story presented itself as a genuine account published in the Edinburgh Journal of Science, with renowned astronomer Sir John Herschel purportedly at the helm. The narrative claimed that Herschel‚As telescope had uncovered astonishing man-bats and a myriad of other creatures, alongside remarkable lunar landscapes. Published at a time when newspapers served as both entertainment and information, this captivating article managed to deceive the public for weeks before its true nature was revealed, with the paper never issuing a retraction. Join Verla Viera as she brings this intriguing piece of history to life.

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