The Woman Who Gave Birth to Rabbits: Mary Toft’s Bizarre Hoax

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Mary Toft’s story is one of the strangest medical hoaxes in history, involving deception, desperation, and a scandal that shook 18th-century England. In 1726, Mary, a poor woman from Surrey, claimed to have given birth to rabbits, capturing the attention of prominent doctors, including the king’s physician.

Astonishingly, many believed her, and Mary’s case became a national sensation. However, the truth eventually emerged: Mary had orchestrated the hoax by inserting rabbit parts into her body, fooling the medical community in a desperate bid for fame and fortune. This bizarre incident humiliated doctors, damaged reputations, and became a cautionary tale of gullibility, the dangers of professional vanity, and the lengths people will go to for attention.

Mary Toft’s story serves as a reminder of how easily even the brightest minds can be deceived by the unexpected, leaving a lasting mark on medical history.

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I see a rabbit stuffer. She just didn't pay very close attention to her mom when she explained on how to stuff a rabbit

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