Hoaxes, aliens, and publicity stunts. Just because you’re seeing it on the news, reading it in the newspaper or hearing it on the radio does not make it true. Sometimes, it’s a simple mistake or misunderstanding. Other times, there’s something more malicious at play, and someone is actively trying to fool the public – either to teach them a lesson or to gain fame for themselves. In this video, WatchMojo.com counts down our picks for the top 10 hoaxes.
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