EPISODE · Oct 16, 2026 · 22 MIN
The Giant in the Ground
from This Day, But Wrong
In 1869, a cigar maker named George Hull buried a ten-foot fake stone man in upstate New York, dug it up, and charged thousands of Americans to stare at it. Scientists argued about it. Barnum copied it. And the guy who called it a fake — was the biggest sucker in the room.
Embed this episode
Ready to play
The Giant in the Ground
0:00
22:34
1×
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
No similar episodes found.
Similar Podcasts
No similar podcasts found.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this episode of This Day, But Wrong?
This episode is 22 minutes long.
When was this This Day, But Wrong episode published?
This episode was published on October 16, 2026.
Can I download this This Day, But Wrong episode?
Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!