Public fascination with hoaxes and the moon landing hoax
A historical survey traces hoaxes from ancient tricks to the 1835 New York Sun moon hoax by Locke and the public’s credulity. It notes how sensational fabrications propelled the penny press, then asks readers to weigh belief versus skepticism amid modern rapid communications.
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New York
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Sun
Ind
Liga Allan
Locke Coal
Danas
Manhattan
Vitor
Europe
The
London ‘Times
Meganwhile
John Herschel
South Africa
Journal of Commerce
the Sun
Locke
Edgar Allan Poe
Cardiff Giant Hoax Tied to Barnum Rivalry and 19th Century Deceptions
The Cardiff Giant fraud drew crowds as Barnum attempted a competing display. Owners gained $30,000 for three quarters interest while legal efforts failed to restrain the Barnum counterfeit. The tale joins a long line of hoaxes from Columbus logs to Poe’s flying machine, revealing persistent gullibility and clever misdirection.
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Delarg
Curious
P. T. Barnum
David Darne
Barnum
Maratii
Hot Pack Canning Reduces Spoilage
A USDA Farmers Bulletin explains hot pack canning for home use. It covers prep, brief precooking, packing boiling hot into jars, and processing times in water bath or pressure canners. Benefits include faster heat penetration and less spoilage while teaching reasons behind steps.
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Oe Gaptea Be Atstes Department
Louise Stanley
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
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How to wash and hull strawberries correctly
The article explains washing berries in small batches to prevent sand from sinking and juice from spreading. It advises hulling a few berries at a time, placing in clean cold water, then draining through a colander. It warns that washing a whole quart at once can make berries watery and tasteless due to sand transfer.
Egg Dressing For Salads Use In Place Of Oil
A historical recipe describes an egg based dressing for salads using eggs water or cabbage stock vinegar pepper onion or celery seed salt sugar and mustard. The dressing cooks to a custard like texture and is poured over hot cabbage to blend flavors. The USDA notes it adds iron and other nutrients and recommends including raw cabbage as a healthy staple.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Color Fastness Depends on Chemical Composition
Color fastness hinges on the dye’s chemical makeup not the color. Dyestuffs are grouped by class and some classes yield more fast colors. Without knowing the exact dye used, which is often impossible to tell, one cannot predict color fastness between fabrics.
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Bay of Rainbows
United States Department of Agriculture
Hen Beats Doctor as a Mixer of Spring Tonic
The article extols hens as a superior mixer of spring tonic containing phosphorus, minerals, and high protein in eggs white. It notes eggs supply essential vitamins and minerals. hens provide a convenient source promoting health and development according to USDA.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Washing Woolens Safely Says USDA Textile Experts
The United States Department of Agriculture offers steps to wash woolen garments without shrinking or losing softness. Measure the sweater before washing, use lukewarm suds at about 110 degrees Fahrenheit, rinse in the same temperature, and shape while damp. Do not rub, avoid boiling, and air dry indoors after shaping to original measurements.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bry
United States Department of Agriculure
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