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Read more about the article Feb 6, 1837: The Great Chess Automaton finally shown to be hoax

Feb 6, 1837: The Great Chess Automaton finally shown to be hoax

  • Post author:Annetta Black
  • Post published:February 7, 2016
  • Post category:Odd This Day/Read

On this day in 1837 in Philadelphia, a mechanical marvel was revealed to conceal a hidden master.

Continue ReadingFeb 6, 1837: The Great Chess Automaton finally shown to be hoax

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