In Truth: A Brief History of Total Bullsh*t, a leading fact-checker investigates humanity’s long relationship with deception. Tracing lies from the world’s earliest customer complaints to elaborate political hoaxes, this book challenges the notion of a bygone era of honesty.

Readers travel through key moments—such as the infamous 1835 Great Moon Hoax and Benjamin Franklin’s craftiest fabrications—to understand why falsehoods have always shaped business, politics, and culture.

With sharp wit and a clear-eyed approach, this survey offers fresh perspectives on how and why people lie. Engaging anecdotes and historical case studies equip you with the tools to spot misleading claims and appreciate the value of truth in today’s post-truth landscape.

• Exploration of ancient and modern deceptions
• Iconic hoaxes and their impact on society
• Analyses from an independent fact-checker
• Strategies for cutting through misinformation

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