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The book was briefly referenced when the hosts discussed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1920 article about photographed fairies, noting how even the creator of the brilliant detective could be fooled. They used the anecdote to illustrate that intelligence doesn’t make one immune to deception, and mentioned the deluxe boxed set as a way to explore his classic stories. The overall tone was casual and not a strong endorsement.
Episode: Hour 1 - LeTrending
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, was mentioned in the context of an article he wrote about photographing real fairies, illustrating how even very smart people can be fooled.
In 1920, a magazine article announced something incredible. Two young girls had photographed real fairies. But even more incredible, that article was written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who invented Sherlock Holmes.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the man who wrote Sherlock Holmes. Yes, the man who invented literature's most brilliant detective was fooled by two girls into thinking fairies were real.