On this day, August 25, in 1835
- produced by Jackie Kook
- in 2008
The New York Sun newspaper began publishing reports about life on the moon, giving detailed descriptions of shocking discoveries of bison, goats, unicorns, and bat-like winged humanoids who built temples. According to the reports, oceans and beaches had also been discovered. The author, who many think was one o New York Sun's own journalists, attributed these amazing Moon discoveries to Sir John Herschel --possibly the best known astronomer of his time. It took several weeks before it was all discovered to be a prank, which later became known as the Great Moon Hoax. But even so, it is said to have significantly increased the New York Sun's circulation.
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