The 100 most outrageous hoaxes and mistakes

edited by Susan Elkin
Book - 2018

Examines 100 examples of fraud and mistakes that initially had scientists fooled, including that alchemy creates gold, the Cardiff Giant, phrenology, that duck quacks don't echo, that the Earth is flat, and that there are canals on Mars. Includes a glossary, resources for further information, and color photographs.

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Elkin, Susan (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Cavendish Square, 2018.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Popular science fact book for inquiring minds.
Subjects:

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