From the Piltdown Man fossil forgery to the Great Moon Hoax, Lily and Buster recount iconic hoaxes that deceived the world. They discuss the psychology behind gullibility, viral absurdities like the Pacific Northwest tree octopus, and the fine line between harmless pranks and harmful frauds. With wit and insight, this episode reveals how easily fact can turn into fiction.
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About the podcast
What the Fact?! is your bite-sized blast of bizarre trivia, hosted by the polished Lily Vogue and the folksy Buster McGillicuddy. In under 10 minutes, theyâll serve up mind-blowing facts, quick laughs, and plenty of âdid you know?â momentsâperfect for curious minds on the go. Tune in, geek out, and share the weirdness! A production of the AI Learning Lab and the AI Salon! (theSalon.ai)