What was the purpose behind the"Piltdown Man"hoax?

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What was the purpose behind the"Piltdown Man"hoax?

2006-08-01 09:01:14 · 2 answers · asked by kathy6500 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Unknown and widely debated. It is thought to have been a joke that went too far. Others think that it was an attempt to discredit a researcher. Other theories and ideas exist. No proof yet.

2006-08-01 09:09:31 · answer #1 · answered by Jack 7 · 10⤊ 4⤋

What was the purpose behind the Milli-Vinilli hoax? We'll just NEVER KNOW....

2006-08-01 09:10:20 · answer #2 · answered by shake_um 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋