30 Most Infamous Hoaxes

From alien invasions to fake diaries, these elaborate deceptions fooled millions! Join us as we count down history's most infamous fabrications that captured public imagination and media attention. Our list spans centuries of human gullibility, featuring elaborate schemes that range from hilarious pranks to serious frauds with real-world consequences. Our countdown includes Orson Welles's panic-inducing radio broadcast, the Loch Ness Monster's famous photo, P.T. Barnum's outlandish exhibitions, the Cottingley Fairies that fooled Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and many more shocking deceptions! Which historical hoax surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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