Pranks and Hoaxes

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March 30, 2014

Everyone loves a good joke, right? Well, at least when it's not at your expense. We explore hoaxes throughout history, get in the mind of a prolific prankster, and hear from writer Walter Kirn about getting duped by a dangerous con man.

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Joey Skaggs is a master of the hoax. His elaborate pranks have been fooling media outlets since the 1960s.

Cheryl Strayed
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Cheryl Strayed’s "Wild" is one of the most famous wilderness memoirs of our time. She especially appreciates writers who combine honesty with emotional intensity — writers who reveal themselves unflinchingly on the page. She recommends a memoir by the writer Poe Ballantine.

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March 16, 2023