The Cottingley Fairies: How a Girl’s Prank Became a Global Phenomenon

Описание: In 1917, two cousins faked fairy photos with cardboard—and convinced Sherlock Holmes’ creator they were real. We break down their accidental hoax, why one photo still baffles experts, and what this teaches us about belief in the age of AI deepfakes.

Key Moments:
0:00 - The prank that spiraled out of control
2:30 - How they fooled Kodak’s experts
5:00 - The one photo that might be real
7:30 - Why we still want to believe

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