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Photographing Fairies

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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The Fairy Hoax Unveiled

This chapter explores the complex relationship between Elsie and her cousin as they navigate the famous fairy photographs, revealing the tension between truth and deception. It examines the societal pressures, emotional struggles, and motivations behind the hoax, ultimately uncovering hidden truths and the enduring intrigue surrounding the myth of the fairies.

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