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Hoax Hunters

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Social Media
Psychology
Mary Toft
Deep Fake Technology
Tom Cruise
Eighteenth-Century Medicine
Cardiff Giant
Medical Hoaxes
Misinformation
Gregor Mcgregor
George Hull
Maternal Impression
Mass Hysteria
Legal System
Religious Belief
Sunk Cost Fallacy
Artificial Intelligence
Blake Lemoine
Fyre Festival
Millennial Scam

Some stories are too good to be true. And some lies are too good not to believe.Hoax Hunters is your daily deep dive into the anatomy of a lie. We track down history's most audacious frauds, forgeries, and fakes—from the lost princess who wasn’t lost, to the petrified giant that captivated a nation, to the Martian invasion that never happened.Each episode is a forensic investigation into a single,... more

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Is there really a massive Ice Wall guarding the edge of the world? 🧊❄️

Imagine spending thousands of dollars to sail to Antarctica, convinced you are about to prove 2,000 years of science wrong—only to watch the sun refuse to set.

In this episode,... more

"Death shall come on swift wings to him that touches the tomb of the Pharaoh." ⚰️🐍

It is the most famous warning in history. When Howard Carter cracked open the seal of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922, he revealed the greatest treasure the world ha... more

"Jet fuel can't melt steel beams." It’s the meme that launched a million internet arguments. But does the science actually hold up? 🏗️🔥

We are tackling the elephant in the room: The 9/11 Truth Movement. Was it an inside job, or is there a simple s... more

What if a bar of soap could be accused of devil worship? And what if that rumor didn't just spread through whispers, but was fueled by a corporate rival, sparking a multi-million dollar legal war that lasted for decades?

Get ready to dive down one o... more

Ever get a sudden craving for popcorn at the movies and wonder why? What if that urge wasn't yours at all? 🤯 This episode tears back the curtain on one of the most enduring and terrifying concepts of the modern age: Subliminal Messaging.

We journey... more

Before deepfakes and viral fake news, there was the ultimate con: a 19th-century illusionist who could supposedly teleport across a stage in the blink of an eye. Was it real science, or one of history's greatest hoaxes? The answer lies in a secret th... more

What if I told you a former student of Sigmund Freud invented a box that he claimed could cure cancer, improve your orgasms, and harness a cosmic "healing energy"? Now, what if I told you the U.S. government threw him in prison for it and held a publ... more

Was a secret, more provocative version of a gospel hidden from the public for 2,000 years? In 1958, scholar Morton Smith announced a shocking discovery: a letter from the ancient church father Clement of Alexandria containing a fragment of the Secret... more

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Episode: A GAY Jesus? The Forgery Accusations Behind the SECRET Gospel

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The GHOST on the Observation Deck: Unmasking the 9/11 Tourist Guy
Q: What made this hoax work so incredibly well?
The biggest factor is what psychologists call visual authority. An image, especially a photograph, just feels inherently more real and truthful than text.
The Billion-Dollar BLOOD Test That NEVER Existed
Q: How did a company built on essentially nothing functional reach a nine billion dollar valuation?
The company reached a nine billion dollar valuation due to a combination of high-profile endorsements, psychological manipulation, and the fear of missing out (FOMO) among investors.
The People vs. SATAN: The True Story of the Devil on Trial
Q: What does it tell you about the nature of our justice system that the only entity that really appears immune to prosecution is the one we literally cannot serve papers to?
It suggests a profound irony in our pursuit of justice, as even the embodiment of evil can evade legal accountability due to procedural limitations.

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Content is focused on exploring various historical deceptions, exploring the psychology behind belief in these audacious lies. Topics range from infamous hoaxes and frauds, such as the Mummy's Curse and the Secret Gospel of Mark, to modern misinformation like conspiracy theories and psychological phenomena surrounding belief systems. Each episode serves as a forensic investigation, with an emphasis on understanding the social and psychological factors that make individuals susceptible to deception. This approach not only educates listeners about the historical context of these lies but also relates them to contemporary issues relevant to misinformation and societal beliefs, offering insights into why these deceptions resonate even today.

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