Fairy Corpse Hoax: April Fools' Prank

On April 1, 2007, Londoner Dan Baines staged an April Fools' prank by posting a fabricated fairy corpse on an online auction site. Claiming authenticity with elaborate details, including hollow bird-like bones and wings, Baines attracted 20,000 viewers in a day. After initial assertions, he later confessed to the hoax and added a disclaimer. Despite the admission, some believers maintain the fairy's authenticity, accusing Baines of concealment.