
They Might Be Giants
Ridiculous Crime
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Barnum's Replica of the Cardiff Giant
In 1870, the fascination had worn off. The Cardiff giant became the subject of ridicule. Some still argued that it was a piece of antiquity. But at this point, like Hull himself was publicly bragging about pulling off the hoax. Like he played the long game. So everyone thinks it is then it's exposed as a fraud. He's like Nina Neener. I told you so. There's no such thing. Where's that church? Point them out. Exactly.
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