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Hoax Spectacular! with Chelsey Weber-Smith
Apr 1, 2024
Chelsey Weber-Smith, host of American Hysteria, joins Sarah to discuss hoaxes like the Taco Liberty Bell, Loch Ness Monster, and Edison's food machine. They explore the cultural value of pranks and the impact of misinformation, diving into the societal complexities of deception and navigating diverse narratives.
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- Hoaxes contribute to urban legends and misinformation in society.
- The Surgeon's Photograph of the Loch Ness Monster was a well-orchestrated hoax.
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The Surgeon's Photograph of the Loch Ness Monster
A famous photograph known as the Surgeon's Photograph of the Loch Ness Monster from 1994 was revealed to be a hoax orchestrated by Marmaduke Weatherall. The photograph depicted a model monster created using plastic wood and a toy submarine. The hoax played a key role in perpetuating the myth of the Loch Ness Monster and was finally debunked in 1994.
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