The Great Mars Hoax is Back
It's not even August yet, but already the annual August Mars Hoax is back.
Actually, "hoax" is the wrong word, unless some joker out there is spreading it knowingly (quite possible). It's an e-mail chain letter claiming that Mars is about to come closer than ever in history and will look as big and bright as the full Moon with the naked eye. If your well-meaning great-aunt or your cousin's brother-in-law's dog hasn't sent it to you yet, it's probably just a matter of time.
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