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The Falcon and the Showman: The Epic Journey of Balloon Boy

Ridiculous Crime

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Do You Need Tupperware?

Falcon Haney was found in a giant balloon, but it turned out to be an elaborate hoax. His mother and father were ordered to take polygraph tests as part of the investigation. Sheriff's deputies initially said they didn't think there was anything wrong with the balloon. But Falcon told CNN that he had been held captive by authorities for more than two weeks. The family eventually settled on $2,502 at auction.

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