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The top 10 hoaxes and pranks of 2013

But what made 2013 notable was that some of the most important stories never actually happened. They were complete lies.

On Dec 16, 2013 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Ylvis hijacks the radio and freaks out unsuspecting cab riders

Those looking for a more personalized radio experience probably didn’t have something like this in mind.

On Dec 12, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Cops can’t tell this prankster’s iPhone cookies from the real thing

Ah, sweet revenge.

On Dec 10, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Prankster fakes a coma to get a friend to quit drinking

Could this actually work?

On Dec 9, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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4chan’s fake Xbox One instructions convince users to brick their systems

The prank purports to “unlock” the console, allowing it to play games designed for the older Xbox 360.

On Dec 7, 2013 by Aja Romano

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When YouTube prank dares get racist

This is uncomfortable to watch. Not because of what they're holding, but because he's so open about mocking them.

On Dec 5, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Why do we keep falling for the same prankster’s hoaxes?

The Bic letter, the NASA letter, the Cadbury letter—the Internet should know better than to trust Jamie Jones.

On Dec 5, 2013 by Aja Romano

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What the story of ‘Diane in 7A’ can teach us about the quest for Internet fame

Livetweeting bad behavior will always get the Internet's attention. But is that good?

On Dec 1, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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Don’t write mean things about this guy or he’ll link your name to porn sites

Members of the New Jersey press, listen up.

On Nov 25, 2013 by EJ Dickson

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Sorry, ‘Harry Potter’ fans—the rumored eighth book is a hoax

Gotta get back to Hogwarts? Sorry, Harry Potter fans—despite what this viral hoax says, there's no eighth HP book in Trelawney's cards.

On Nov 21, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Harvard students pretend to be tour guides to prank prospective Yalies

Prospective students are no longer safe from the tricks and meddling that stem from a centuries-old Ivy League rivalry.

On Nov 21, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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Police weren’t very happy about this guy’s ‘public stabbing’ prank

Just when you thought YouTube pranksters couldn’t push the envelope any further.

On Nov 20, 2013 by Michelle Jaworski

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This video will have you reaching for your Instagram privacy settings

Insta-creepin' makes for excellent prank fodder.

On Nov 18, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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This college bro is the unlikely king of Vine

The video service's latest star will do anything for a laugh.

On Nov 14, 2013 by Miles Klee

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After motorboating controversy, women cop a feel for prostate cancer

The three women raised $700 and scored a viral video in the process. 

On Nov 6, 2013 by Gaby Dunn