When the Moon Was Full of Man-Bats
Discover how a sensational 19th‑century newspaper hoax about moon‑dwelling creatures captivated a bewildered public—and why its wild tale still tickles our imaginations today. Join us as we unravel the absurd, the unknown, and the unforgettable twists of the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, all while laughing at our own clueless co‑hosts.
Sources
Stuff You Missed in History Class, "SYMHC Classics: The Great Moon Hoax of 1835, Part 1" (YouTube transcript): detailed walkthrough of the six articles and the creature descriptions
BBC Reel, "The 'Great Moon Hoax' that fooled the world" (YouTube…
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