The Great Alaskan Volcano Prank | History Defeats Itself Comedy Podcast

from History Defeats Itself · host Kevin Rosenquist

Join us in this intriguing episode as we delve into the humorous tale of the Mount Edgecumbe volcano hoax – a masterful April Fools' prank pulled off by Oliver 'Porky' Bickar in 1974. Discover how a sleepy Alaskan town was stirred by billowing smoke from a dormant volcano, leading to a mix of panic, confusion, and, ultimately, laughter. We unravel the planning, execution, and aftermath of one of history's most audacious pranks.https://linktr.ee/historydefeatsitself 

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