Andy Kaufman (1949-1984) was an entertainer known for elaborate pranks and hoaxes. He was so well known for this that when he died in 1984, rumors immediately started that he staged his death as a prank. Today, more than 30 years after his death, the rumors persist, and people still anticipate he will suddenly show up and reveal that it was all a big joke.
Mary Toft and the Great Rabbit Birth Hoax of 1726
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The Plainfield Teachers College and Johnny Chung: The Fake Football Sensation of 1941
Discover the Plainfield Teachers College hoax—how a fake football team and fictional star Johnny Chung fooled newspapers in 1941 in one of history’s strangest sports scams.
Are Snipes Real? Absolutely. Should You Go Snipe Hunting? We Advise Against It.
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