Examines the Cardiff Giant hoax of 1869, when a farmer in upstate New York dug up a ten-foot-tall supposedly petrified man, and the wild speculations on its origins before the giant was proven to be a hoax.
Content Note
The discovery -- Word spreads -- The scientists' opinions -- Open for business -- Changes -- Embarrassing questions -- The ugly truth -- A giant move -- Enter Barnum -- Giant problems all around -- A giant farewell -- A final resting place.