History's greatest hoaxes are proof that with effort and a little luck, you can fool a lot of the people, all of the time.

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Once upon a time, there used to be B batteries, but they’re not manufactured anymore. Here’s why they disappeared from shelves.
Whether they’re said over a PA or in a one-on-one conversation, these seemingly innocuous terms are actually codes to alert those in the know that something is up while keeping others in the dark.
All five answers to the questions below have something in common. Can you figure it out?
Cowboys in the Old West had all kinds of colorful terms for everyday items, from eggs (‘cackleberries’) to oysters (‘saltwater vegetables’) and beyond.
A fascinating new discovery has emerged about a pamphlet found in the rafters of William Shakespeare’s childhood home.
The history of sushi in the U.S. can be traced back to the 1970s.
Porcupines might be considered a prickly bunch, but you’ll find they're pretty docile once you get to know them.
The 50-year-old song has remained relevant because, according to Dolly Parton, “Most of us have actually had a Jolene or a Joe in our lives at one time or another.”
Martian dust devils have been intriguing astronomers and climatologists for decades. Here’s some amazing trivia about these red planet whirlwinds.
The snot-blocking glass has been keeping buffets (relatively) safe since the 1950s, and it's thanks to one germophobe.
The tragic deaths and mysterious events surrounding this classic horror franchise have given rise to the urban legend that a real-life “Poltergeist” curse exists.
The origins of 'with great power comes great responsibility' and the story of how it became a canon event for Spider-Man.
Discover these lesser-known but still highly accomplished female musicians that have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, like Ma Rainey and LaVern Baker.
Manatees are aquatic animals that live in coastal waters in several places throughout the world.
The origins of April Fools’ Day have long been caught up in myths and legends involving everything from mackerels to calendar switches.
If you want to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, this interactive tool has everything you need to know.
Though they’re technically the same animal, there’s an important difference between pigs and hogs. Boars are a different story altogether.
More than 30 years after the world was first introduced to Mr. Bean, some fans are wondering if they know this delightful oddball at all.
The 5-year-old who created transforming toy trucks was the youngest person to hold a patent.
The white picket fence has become a cliché for suburbia. Blame archers.