Extraordinary hoaxes of the 18th century
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What Is a Hoax?
The author of a new book on hoaxes explains how they differ from financial scams and conspiracy theories. He says the perfect hoax is one that can be both amusing and entertaining, while others have an element of revenge or cruelty about them. The most common motivation for these types of hoaxes is to raise money in order to profit the individual who's doing it.
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