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If you’re one of those people who can’t let April 1 go by without indulging in some practical joke or other, then take note. The history books are littered with hoaxes on a grand scale—some so successful that they have reversed commonly held views in archaeology, science, and literature. Here are ten favorite hoaxes.
10. Hitler Diaries
9. The Ern Malley Affair
8. The Abominable Snowman
7. Nessie
6. Cottingley Fairies
5. Piltdown Man
4. Turin Shroud
3. Crop Circles
2. Spaghetti Trees
1. Roswell Incident

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