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The Mars Conspiracy That Never Died
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Fifty years ago, a chilling TV hoax called Alternative 3 fooled millions into believing scientists were vanishing in a secret Mars colonization plot—using real NASA footage and fake astronaut voices. Originally meant for April Fools’, its delay made viewers more suspicious, sparking panic and embedding itself in conspiracy lore. Resurrected in the 90s and amplified online, it’s now fueling modern rumors of missing scientists and even prompting U.S. government investigations. The creator, never intending a hoax, now admits the danger of such stories in today’s misinformation landscape.
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