The Moon Hoax That Fooled the Press
In 1835, The Sun claimed John Herschel had found forests, wildlife, and winged humanoids on the Moon.
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In 1835, The Sun claimed John Herschel had found forests, wildlife, and winged humanoids on the Moon. The fabricated reports spread across Europe, revealing how quickly sensational news could travel.
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