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The Piltdown Man case: a scientific hoax exposed

In 1912, a fossil presented as the 'missing link' was discovered near Piltdown.

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The human skull and ape-like jawbone were later revealed to be a hoax after over 40 years of deception.

This case highlights the risks of fraud in paleontological research.

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