We, as a collective Internet are a smart bunch. Together, we've figured out how to make our computers run faster, how to make awesome man caves, and even how to fix our iPhones. But as smart as the Internet is, it's fallen for some hoaxes in its time. Sure, in retrospect, these seem like obvious dupes, but at the time, many of us bit, and they went totally viral.

So, what hoaxes actually caught the Internet off guard and fooled them? Take a look at the infographic below for a fascinating trip down memory lane!

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