Smithsonian and Hoax About The Giant Skeletons

Summary

The article discusses the debunked hoax about the Smithsonian destroying giant human skeletons, emphasizing that the claims are false and originated from satirical and fictional sources.

Abstract

The article addresses the recurring myth that the Smithsonian Institution destroyed thousands of giant human skeletons in the early 1900s. It clarifies that the photos of these supposed skeletons were manipulated and that the claims have been fact-checked and rated as "Pants on Fire!" by various sources, including Reuters and Politifact. The Smithsonian itself has denied these allegations, stating that the institution has never been involved in such a cover-up. The article also points out that the story originated on a website known for publishing satire and fiction. Despite the definitive debunking of the myth, the author notes the persistent circulation of the false claim on social media.

Opinions

The author expresses skepticism about the giant skeleton story, referring to it as an interesting but unfounded tale.
The article implies that the continued spread of the hoax, despite evidence to the contrary, is noteworthy and indicative of the challenges faced in combating misinformation.
The author suggests a level of public gullibility or fascination with sensational stories, as evidenced by the need to repeatedly fact-check and debunk the giant skeleton claims.
The mention of the Smithsonian's extensive collection of skeletons, some on display since 1881, serves to underscore the institution's credibility and the implausibility of a cover-up of such magnitude.

Smithsonian didn’t admit to destroying giant human skeletons

This story originated on a website that publishes satire and fiction.

The Smithsonian National Museum of History has hundreds of skeletons on display in its aptly named Bone Hall. Some have been on view since 1881.

But a recent Instagram post suggests the keepers of these skeletal artifacts have confessed to destroying others.

“Smithsonian admits to the destruction of thousands of giant human skeletons in the early 1900s,” read what looks like a screenshot of a news headline. “A US Supreme Court ruling has forced the Smithsonian Institution to release classified papers dating from the early 1900s that proves the organization was involved in a major historical cover-up.”

Who is right and who is wrong? Only time will tell.

Jo Ann Harris is an author, parent, book devotee, writer, copywriter, and film fanatic. She is an autodidact who learns about everything and rows her own boat. She grew up and worked in Atlanta, Georgia, and lived there for sixty years. She writes articles about love, hope, personal life stories, advice, and poems. She is a published author with an article in Woman’s World magazine in October 2017.

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