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On This Day: The first Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun, announcing... (1835)

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On August 25, 1835: The first Great Moon Hoax article is published in The New York Sun, announcing the discovery of life and civilization on the Moon. This historical event can serve as a powerful se...

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