The Atlanta Shaved Monkey Hoax

Summary

In 1953, a supposed unidentified flying object was revealed to be a trick involving a shaved monkey. Two photos captured the prank, which sparked curiosity at the time. The figure in the images, initially taken for a UFO, turned out to be a monkey with its fur shaved into a flying saucer shape. The hoax, though simple, became a notable case in the history of UFO reports. The joke, although obvious in hindsight, was enough to generate interest and debate at the time.