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The 20 Greatest Hoaxes in the History of Engineering
From scandals and cons to faux innovations and pranks, here's a look at the most infamous hoaxes throughout engineering history.
Chris Wiltz
May 28, 2020
20 Slides
The history of science and technology is rife with cons, false conclusions, and outrageous claims. From faux innovations, perpetual motion, and fake artificial intelligence, to the biggest tech scandal of the last decade, here's a look at the most infamous hoaxes throughout engineering history.
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Chris Wiltz is a Senior Editor at Design News covering emerging technologies including AI, VR/AR, blockchain, and robotics.
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